More than 110 wildfires burning in B.C.

More than 110 wildfires burning in B.C.

July 19, 2026 9:35 am PST.

Overnight, the province's wildfire situation has intensified dramatically due to increased lightning activity. More than 4,000 strikes have sparked dozens of new fires, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting resources. Joe Sadowski reports.

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