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Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season

4 min · 25. maj 2026
episode Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season cover

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Fire season is underway in B.C. This year it could be more severe than usual. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, 214 wildfires have been extinguished [https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard] throughout the province since April 1. The season typically lasts from April to October [https://www.canadawildfire.org/wildfirefacts], per Canada Wildfire. This year, climate scientists are seeing higher temperatures and drier conditions. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month [https://www.chly.ca/donate]. Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom [https://www.chly.ca/nonprofit-newsroom-project] with our local news updates [http://www.chly.ca/local-news]and Midcoast Morning [http://www.chly.ca/midcoastmorning]. ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.chly.ca/donate]

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