Claims Are Coming in for B.C. Wildfires

Claims are coming in for B.C. wildfires

Photo by iStock/shaunl Initial claims are filtering in from the wildfires in British Columbia, says Christine Segaric, ClaimsPro’s director of CAT response. The main focus on Vancouver Island has been the Wesley Ridge wildfire that’s currently sitting at 588 hectares and looks to be holding, she says. “There were just under 400 properties evacuated but thanks to the quick response of the wildfire crews, significant property damage was avoided,” …

Rain on Wesley Ridge wildfire will support suppressing hotspots: BCWS

The area around Wesley Ridge received some rain overnight which is expected to continue through the day, which will help support suppressing hotspots in the fire, BC Wildfire Service says. The region received about 6.6 mm of rain overnight, and is expected to receive another 10 to 30 mm. “The recent rainfall will support crews working to suppress hotspots within 100 feet of the Wesley Ridge wildfire perimeter,” Karley Desrosiers, information off…