Wildfires Engulf British Columbia: Lightning Strikes Spark Devastating Season The recent surge in wildfires across parts of British Columbia is a stark reminder of nature's unrelenting power and the dangers of complacency in the face of climate change.
A barrage of 4,000 lightning strikes on Friday alone has transformed what was shaping up to be a relatively quiet fire season into a catastrophic reality.
Over 100 new fires have erupted since Friday, with two thirds burning out of control.