The Placer Creek wildfire remains at 2,600 hectares, but saw increased fire activity overnight, with highly vigorous flames and grey to black smoke. In terms of response, 95 firefighters, eight helicopters. 12 piece of heavy equipment, and three water tenders are active on site.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service reports the province remains at a moderate to high fire danger level, with only limited areas seeing reduced risk. The overall fire situation remains unchanged from earlier this week,

The Snohomish County Public Utilities Department says it will switch equipment settings in specific areas to help reduce wildfire risk.

A new study from Colorado State University, Western Colorado University and the U.S. Forest Service found evidence that stands of aspen trees could resist wildfires by slowing a fire's advance or changing its course.

As hot and dry conditions persist, a campfire ban will take effect across the Coastal Fire Centre on July 17 in an effort to prevent new wildfires.