Wildfires in British Columbia

Hot, dry weather fueled a spate of wildfires in British Columbia in 2017 and 2018.
Smoke Blankets British Columbia
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Smoke Blankets British Columbia

Hundreds of fires are burning in the Canadian province.

Published Aug 14, 2018

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Elephant Hill Fire Chars Forest in British Columbia
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Elephant Hill Fire Chars Forest in British Columbia

A wildfire that has burned since July has charred a large swath of forest near Kamloops.

Published Aug 24, 2017

Land Fires Remote Sensing

Record-Breaking Smoke Over Canada
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Record-Breaking Smoke Over Canada

Dense plumes darkened the skies over the Northwest Territories in August.

Published Aug 17, 2017

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Smoke Spreads Across the U.S. and Canadian West
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Smoke Spreads Across the U.S. and Canadian West

Wildfires are burning across a region struck by extremely hot, dry conditions.

Published Aug 4, 2017

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Forest Fires Blanket British Columbia with Smoke
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Forest Fires Blanket British Columbia with Smoke

Dry weather, stressed forests, and lightning fueled several dangerous wildfires.

Published Jul 20, 2017

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Wildfires in British Columbia
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Wildfires in British Columbia

Hot, dry weather fueled a spate of fires in western Canada in July 2017.

Published Jul 17, 2017

Atmosphere Fires