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Wildfires surge as B.C. records 11,000 lightning strikes, but rain helps in battle

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The number of wildfires in British Columbia has surged past 180, up from about 125 on Friday, after the province recorded 11,000 lightning strikes over the weekend.

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Wildfires surge in B.C. as province records 11,000 lightning strikes

BC Wildfire Service says 75 per cent of new fires sparked during storm are already classified as held, under control or out

·Toronto, Canada
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Wildfires surge as B.C. records 11,000 lightning strikes, but rain helps in battle

The number of wildfires in British Columbia has surged past 180, up from about 125 on Friday, after the province recorded 11,000 lightning strikes over the weekend.

·Kelowna, Canada
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