Warm winter, ongoing droughts could elevate fire risk this season, says B.C. Wildfire Service

CBC·Apr 16

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A warm winter and ongoing droughts may increase the risk of fires this season. Drought conditions are affecting parts of british columbia, with some areas experiencing elevated drought levels, and neighboring regions such as montana are also seeing increased wildfire risk. Wildfires have already begun in british columbia, prompting warnings and bans on campfires in some areas.

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