2022 Wildfire Season Review

The 2022 fire season was characterized by above average lightning-caused fires and below average human-caused fires, resulting in the province experiencing one of the lowest human-caused wildfire seasons since 1950.

Here on the coast, lightning storms and drought conditions are becoming more common during the summer months which impacts both fire behaviour and response operations.

Looking at past wildfire seasons can help us better prepare for the next one. Read more here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-2022-wildfire-season-wrap-1.6679875