Williams Lake, B.C. – A lightning storm has sparked several new wildfires in the Cariboo Fire Centre.

Fire information officer Emily Epp says all of the fires are small and started in the past couple hours in the following locations:

*Just off of Highway 97 near 140 Mile
*Near Anahim Flats in the Chilcotin
*South of Mission Road near 150 Mile House

She adds the fire danger rating is high throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre with “some pockets of extreme.”

Epp notes mother nature may provide some help soon with “a return to cooler temperatures over the next few days” expected.

If you see a wildfire you’re encouraged to call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell phone.