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Publication Date: July 16, 2026 - 07:46
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B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning
July 16, 2026
Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning strikes are listed as the probable cause of several new wildfires across the southern Interior.
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The premier held his first wildfire briefing in Toronto on Friday morning, promising his government would spare no expense trying to keep flames at bay across the north.
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The premier held his first wildfire briefing in Toronto on Friday morning, promising his government would spare no expense trying to keep flames at bay across the north.
July 17, 2026 - 13:00 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
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