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Why B.C. wildfire crews are worried about 'dry lightning' and what they're doing to prepare

July 15, 2026

The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned that this week could be a crucial period for firefighters in the province as conditions converge to create what director of wildfire operations Cliff Chapman calls a "significant wildfire event."



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