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Two-minute video explains the new reality of B.C. wildfire season

Last year saw a record 19 air quality advisories in Metro Vancouver. Currently, there are more than 500 wildfires burning across the province. Recent satellite images show B.C. smoke wafting as far as Ontario and the northern U.S.
Courier Staff
A number of key factors have contributed to wildfire season in B.C. says as UBC professor. Photo BC
A number of key factors have contributed to wildfire season in B.C. says as UBC professor. Photo BC Wildlife Service/Facebook

Last year saw a record 19 air quality advisories in Metro Vancouver.

Currently, there are more than 500 wildfires burning across the province.

Recent satellite images show B.C. smoke wafting as far as Ontario and the northern U.S.

What has led to this situation?  And why has this become the norm?

This two-minute video explains.