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Wildfires surge in British Columbia amid widespread lightning
Canada
First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 1:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Wildfires are surging in British Columbia as the province records 11,000 lightning strikes. Rain is helping firefighting efforts.
SO WHAT?
Expanding wildfires can threaten communities, air quality and infrastructure.
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