Vancouver-New wildfires in British Columbia continue to burn due to hot, dry conditions and sporadic thunderstorms and lightning passing inland.

BC Wildfire Service expects that the Canadian Armed Forces will arrive in the next few days.

“(We) look forward to receiving some military assistance from the Canadian military in the next few days,” said Fire Information Officer Jean Strong.

In the past two days, 77 new fires have occurred, bringing the total number of active fires to 175.

Among them, 11 are notable wildfires, which means they are very obvious or pose potential risks to public safety.

Some evacuation orders are still in effect. Officials say lightning strikes are the cause of most fires.

Strong said: “We do see an increase in activities across the province, especially at the Prince George Fire Center, Reindeer Fire Center and Kamloops Fire Center.”

“Last night and throughout the night, we did see some new ignitions in different parts of the province, including one near Logan Lake, which led to potential evacuation.”

On Thursday, the Secretary of Defense Harjit Sajjan says The federal government established a forward operating base in Edmonton, with a Hercules aircraft, two Chinook helicopters, and 350 soldiers.

Other provinces have also issued appeals for assistance, hoping they can send firefighters and equipment to British Columbia

If other provinces cannot meet the demand, BC Wildfire Service said it will seek help from international partners, who may send staff to the province.

“In addition, we have seen some excellent support from the structural fire department across the province, especially in the Little Creek area, where the structural protection department provides personnel and equipment,” Strong said.

BC Wildfire Service cannot provide the approximate number of people or property currently receiving evacuation orders in the province.