Wildfire activity jumps again overnight after lightning strikes across B.C. - CTV News

Wildfire activity jumps again overnight after lightning strikes across B.C. – CTV News

July 17, 2026

Wildfire activity jumps again overnight after lightning strikes across B.C. CTV NewsNumber of wildfires more than doubles after lightning strikes across B.C. CBCB.C. wildfire count surges for second day after overnight lightning strikes The Globe and MailKamloops firefighters urging vigilance as preparations underway for potential new fire starts CFJC Today KamloopsHikers urged to ‘make conservative decisions’ amid B.C. wildfire risk CTV News