In British Columbia, over 100 wildfires persist during winter, igniting as "zombie fires" and posing a threat in spring due to mild, dry conditions.

In British Columbia, over 100 wildfires persist even during winter, causing concern for firefighters who experienced an intense eight-month battle against the flames. These "zombie fires" ignite and burn during the wildfire season, then go dormant over the winter period before reigniting again in the spring. The mild and dry fall and winter have created perfect conditions for these record-breaking fires, which can continue to burn underneath the snowpack and pose a new danger come the spring.

February 20, 2024
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