British Columbia sees wildfire cases double due to "spring dip," with 80% of fires caused by humans.

The number of wildfires in British Columbia has doubled recently, with 46 active fires reported. This increase is attributed to the "spring dip," a decrease in moisture in coniferous tree needles after snow melts but before vegetation greens up. The BC Wildfire Service reports that 80% of fires are human-caused. A seasonal outlook predicts a warmer spring with above-average precipitation, potentially helping to mitigate the ongoing drought. The next outlook will be released in June.