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Lightning sparks multiple wildfires in southeastern British Columbia
Canada
First seen: Aug 27, 2026, 8:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Lightning ignited new wildfires near Crawford Bay and Salmo in southeastern British Columbia.
SO WHAT?
The fires may threaten communities, forests and local infrastructure if they expand.
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sequimgazette.comen
Fire crews extinguish two small lightning fires in Olympic National Park
Aug 27, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
Lightning storm sparks wildfires on East Shore near Crawford Bay
Aug 27, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
Lightning brings new wildfires to forest region near Salmo, southeast of Nelson
Aug 27, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC