Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada

Western Canada is experiencing an intense wildfire season, with thousands of lightning strikes triggering dozens of new blazes. Authorities have issued numerous evacuation orders as hot, dry conditions hinder containment efforts.
Smoke rises from wildfire near Quesnel in British Columbia thought to have been started by a lightning strike. Smoke rises from wildfire near Quesnel in British Columbia thought to have been started by a lightning strike. Canada Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on record
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