Lightning Sparks Devastating Wildfires Across Canada

Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes hit southern British Columbia in one week, sparking new wildfires. Canada's 2026 season has now exceeded its 10-year average — 2.95 million hectares burned versus the normal 2.55 million. By July 24, 90 fires raged in BC with 25 evacuation orders. Prime Minister Carney called it "one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record."