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Here are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation

An out-of-control wildfire burns near Wahleach Lake in southern British Columbia in this recent handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - BC Wildfire Service
Republished July 18, 2024 - 6:25 PM
Original Publication Date July 18, 2024 - 11:01 AM

These are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service dashboard at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Active fires: 247

Wildfires of note: One, the Shetland Creek fire, Kamloops Fire Centre.

Fires started in last 24 hours: 96

Out-of-control fires: 135

Active fire causes: Lightning 86 per cent, human 9 per cent, undetermined 5 per cent (percentages are rounded)

Firefighting staff deployed: 826

Aircraft deployed: 153

Area burned since April 1: 6,199 square kilometres

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2024.

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