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Province records far fewer lightning-caused wildfires, but ‘well above normal’ area burned

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This article, written by Josh Dawson from Kamloops News, features our charter member Mike Flannigan, who discusses the 2025 fire season in B.C. He warns that underground “overwintering” fires and favorable lightning conditions could spark even more blazes in the coming weeks. This article highlights the need for the public to follow fire bans, as human-caused fires near communities put extra pressure on firefighting resources.

Read the full article, Province records far fewer lightning-caused wildfires, but ‘well above normal’ area burned

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