British Columbia faces an escalating wildfire crisis as multiple active fires spread across drought-stricken regions, signaling the onset of a severe fire season. The combination of parched land conditions, extreme heat, and water scarcity threatens communities and ecosystems across the province. Officials warn of intensifying challenges ahead as climate conditions continue deteriorating, with firefighting resources stretched thin across multiple fronts.

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