11,000 lightning strikes spark nearly 100 new fires in British Columbia

Thousands of lightning strikes are to blame for a sudden uptick in wildfire activity in B.C., according to the province’s wildfire service. Saanichnews.com reported.

From Friday (Aug. 19) to Saturday (Aug. 20), BC Wildfire Service says 11,000 lightning bolts hit the ground across the province, igniting 98 wildfires and doubling the total number burning in B.C. Saanichnews.com is reporting.

As of Sunday, there are 188 active wildfires in B.C., 79.8 per cent of which are believed to be lightning-caused. Another eight per cent were caused by people, while the start of the remaining 12.2 per cent is unknown. CoastMountianNews.com reports.

Multiple storm triggers will be present across the Prairies and British Columbia on Monday and many in these regions will face a widespread thunderstorm risk. Theweathernetwork.com reported.

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