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B.C. officials brace for more wildfires from dry lightning

British Columbia officials expect increased wildfire activity after dry lightning sparked new fires in the southern Interior.
WHO: British Columbia officials
WHAT: Officials brace for increased wildfire activity after dry lightning strikes sparked new wildfires.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM ET
WHERE: British Columbia
WHY: Dry lightning strikes are the probable cause of several new wildfires across the southern Interior.

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