With 167 fires burning across B.C. Friday afternoon, fire crews are looking to prepare for winds across the central and southern Interior this weekend.

There remain 22 wildfires of note, with 14 of those classified as interface fires, chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek said. So far, 114,000 hectares of land have been burned, equating to $73 million in costs as 3,000 personnel help battle the blazes.

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Environment Canada is forecasting a cold front Saturday afternoon, bringing windy conditions throughout southern B.C. Lightning is also forecasted near Fort St. John.

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The Chilcotin region, near Williams Lake, stands as the largest fire 91裸聊视频� made up of several smaller fires 91裸聊视频� at 40,000 hectares in size.

Efforts to prepare for the winds include controlled burns at areas around 100 Mile as well as White Lake in Williams Lake 91裸聊视频� the fire posing the most threat to the city. Controlled burns allow for the fuel to burn in a controlled setting before fires potentially move to the areas, due to wind.

Meanwhile, Skrepnek discouraged people entering the backcountry.

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As of 2 p.m. July 14, wildfires of note sit at:

91裸聊视频� 11,500 ha

91裸聊视频� 2,700 ha, 10 per cent contained

91裸聊视频� 5,000 ha, 20 per cent contained

Wildwood 91裸聊视频� 2,500 ha, 40 per cent contained

91裸聊视频� 40,000 ha

91裸聊视频� 1,400 ha, 20 per cent contained

Litte Fort west 91裸聊视频� 450 ha, 40 per cent contained