Wildfire numbers soar past 100, dozens out of control, as lightning hits B.C.'s south

Lightning strikes, hot weather cause wildfires in B.C. to surge to about 140

VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to swell as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province due to persisting hot and dry weather.

Wildfire number surges to about 130 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly doubled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more lightning starts.

B.C. wildfires surge to 130 during hot, dry conditions

The B.C. Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly doubled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more lightning starts.

Wildfire number surges to about 140 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions

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Wildfire numbers soar past 100, dozens out of control, as lightning hits B.C.’s south

The number of wildfires continues to tick up in British Columbia as a hot, sunny week ends with thunderstorms and lightning in southern areas of the province.

Wildfire numbers soar past 100, dozens out of control, as lightning hits B.C.‘s south

The number of wildfires has soared in British Columbia as a hot, sunny week ended with thunderstorms and lightning in southern areas of the province.