And the Fires continue to burn

The forest Fire situation in BC isn't getting very much better. Currently, there are around 385 fires burning throughout the province. According to the Forest Service, containment for the five largest is next to nothing on all but one of them. Here's a neat map which shows the level of precipitation which has fallen in the last twenty four hours. As you can see, thie situation is ripe throughout the southern three quarters of BC. No rain plus hot weather equals big risk.

From the CBC story linked to in the title:

"The men and women in the various agencies are, to be blunt, working their asses off right now."

I've got two buddies working out there right now. One does maintenance on the pump system, while the other is essentially on the front lines. Work seemed to slow down for them when it rained a couple of weeks ago, but they are "once more unto the breach" right now.
One thing is for certain: They ARE working their asses off. The people who fight fires are some of the most amazing people you'll ever meet. Anyone who gets up close and personal with this is bound to be a unique individual!
So a big thanks to all those who are working on this. You all kick ass, and I for one am grateful for what you do.