23% of BC wildfires since season's start (1,488) are human-caused, totaling 347 fires.

23% of 1,488 wildfires recorded in British Columbia (BC) since the beginning of the season are classified as "human-caused," according to the BC Wildfire Service on August 18. These fires can result from various activities, including unattended campfires, discarded cigarette butts, and arson. Human-caused wildfires account for 347 of the total wildfires reported in BC this season.

August 18, 2024
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