British Columbia Battles 102 Wildfires as Officials Warn of 'Explosive' Conditions Never Seen Before

British Columbia is fighting 102 simultaneous wildfires — 78 ignited in the past week, nearly half out of control. BC Wildfire Service director Cliff Chapman called the hot, dry conditions "explosive" and unprecedented. Six weeks without rain left the region "bone dry," per fire scientist Mike Flannigan, who attributes the trend to human-caused climate change.