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Thunderstorms spark 140 new lightning-caused fires across B.C.From Wednesday to Friday night, there were 17,830 lightning strikes across B.C. However, 52 per cent were considered out, being held or under control.CanadaAug 13, 2022
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Lightning sparks wildfire at B.C./Yukon borderThe Tagish Lake wildfire is approximately 123 hectares in size and is classified as lightning-caused. Ground crews are on-site with support from aerial resources.EnvironmentJul 10, 2022
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B.C. Wildfire Service implements first fire ban of the yearThe region has already had several "escaped grass fires" with one spreading and destroying an outbuilding.FireApr 15, 2022
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20 provincial parks in B.C. closed because of wildfire activity; another 3 partially closedThe majority of the park closures are in the Kamloops Fire Centre, where 13 B.C. parks are closed due to wildfires.EnvironmentJul 8, 2021
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Surge of new wildfires this week across British ColumbiaBC Wildfire Service says during the last week, 32 new fires have started across the province, including nine in the last two days.Aug 8, 2019
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Lightning storms spark cluster of new wildfires across B.C.’s northwestMore lightning is forecast across the northwest Monday and Tuesday, according to the BC Wildfire Service.FireJul 8, 2019
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BC Wildfire Service predicting normal fire conditions in July for most of provinceHowever, above-normal fire conditions are predicted for the South Coast and Vancouver Island, along with the northwest corner.CanadaJul 6, 2019
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Campfire ban removed for Northwest fire centreThe ban was lifted at noon, thanks in large part to getting lots of rain over the weekend.Aug 22, 2016
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