Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada
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Fresh wildfires ignited in western Canada and continued in Ontario, driven by nearly 34,000 lightning strikes in British Columbia over the past week. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the season as one of the most intense on record. As of Friday, there were 90 active wildfires and 25 evacuation orders in British Columbia, with warming conditions threatening further growth.
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25 evacuation orders in southern British Columbia
At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia.
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At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia.
The Guardian- 25 evacuation orders in southern British Columbia
- 90 active wildfires in the province
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Loaded language removed<p>At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on record</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/13/how-dangerous-wildfires-stop-them-getting-worse">How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?</a></p></li></ul><p>Fresh wildfires have broken out in western Canada and forests…
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At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia.
The GuardianThere were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in the province as of Friday morning.
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