Lightning Strikes

• Hundreds of lightning strikes reported in B.C.’s Interior during long weekend

  With hot weather in the forecast this weekend, BC Wildfire is asking the public to keep reporting fires through its mobile app or by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
  
• 628 lightning strikes in Southern Interior sparks BC Wildfire concerns

  BC Wildfire said Friday that the Kamloops Fire Centre saw a number of new wildfires start Thursday night following thunderstorms and lightning activity throughout the area.

  Fire

  Jul 21, 2023
  
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• Campfires banned provincewide as lighting triples B.C.’s active wildfires

  Hundreds of lightning strikes in many parts of British Columbia almost tripled the number of active wildfires in the province over the weekend.

  Fire

  Jul 10, 2023
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• Lightning sparks 50 new wildfires across B.C.

  The BC Wildfire Service says there more than 7,000 lightning strikes on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
• 80-plus active wildfires in B.C.’s Southeast, most in province

  Last week, as thunderstorms rolled across B.C.’s southern half, 3,000 lightning strikes were recorded. This week, 7,100 lightning strikes have been recorded.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
• Keremeos Creek wildfire now held, 28 days after ignition

  BC Wildfire said Friday that the Keremeos Creek fire, which is still mapped at a sizeable 7,0178 hectares, would not likely spread past predetermined boundaries given the weather.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2022
• Lightning adds voltage to B.C. engagement shoot

  A massive lightning bolt appears to Liam Duncan's left, turning what photographer Danika Camba described as a 'chill' engagement shoot into something electrifying.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 26, 2022
• Environment Canada issues thunderstorm watch for large swath of B.C.’s Southern Interior

  BC Wildfire information officer Andrea Heath said in the last 24 hours the province had 73 new fires, meaning there are currently 217 active wildfires.

  Weather

  Aug 23, 2022
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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.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2022
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• Thunderstorm lights up Okanagan skies for third straight night

  After 1,200 lightning strikes on Wednesday and 2,600 on Thursday, another overnight thunderstorm rolled across the region on Friday.    

  Weather

  Aug 13, 2022