Lightning strikes spark B.C. wildfires

Lightning strikes spark B.C. wildfires

August 13, 2024 6:39 pm PST.

B.C.’s Wildfire service is fighting hundreds of fires started by daily lightning – and while there’s been progress – more fires are expected to ignite this week. Kier Junos reports.

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