British Columbia faced over 1,688 wildfires in 2024, leading to numerous evacuations and property impacts.

In 2024, British Columbia saw 1,688 wildfires burn over 1 million hectares, with 70% caused by lightning and 30% by human activity. This led to 51 evacuation orders affecting over 4,100 properties and 112 alerts impacting more than 11,600 properties. The BC Wildfire Service is enhancing climate resilience through advanced strategies, new firefighting tools, and a training center at Thompson Rivers University.

December 29, 2024
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