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Lightning sparks multiple wildfires in southeastern British Columbia

Lightning ignited new wildfires near Crawford Bay and Salmo in southeastern British Columbia.

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The fires may threaten communities, forests and local infrastructure if they expand.

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  1. Lightning brings new wildfires to forest region near Salmo, southeast of Nelson ↗castanetkamloops.net · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
  2. Lightning storm sparks wildfires on East Shore near Crawford Bay ↗castanetkamloops.net · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC

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