Overview

• The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has nearly doubled in recent days, reaching 46 as of midday Monday.
• The BC Wildfire Service attributes the increase to the 'spring dip,' a seasonal drop in conifer needle moisture following snowmelt but before vegetation greens.
• Eighty percent of the current wildfires are human-caused, as lightning is rare during the spring in the region.
• Six new fires have been reported in the past 24 hours, highlighting the rapid escalation of wildfire activity.
• A seasonal outlook predicts a warmer spring with above-average precipitation in coastal and central B.C., potentially alleviating drought conditions; the next update is expected in June.