Historical Wildfire Map – CBC News compiled more than 60 years’ worth of historical wildfire data, publicly released by the Alberta government, and mapped out where wildfires started each year and how much the flames burned. . July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small rural community of Argenta, three lightning strikes set parched vegetation .
Historical Wildfire Map Historic fire frequency, 1650 to 1850 Wildfire Today: For the latest on active wildfire counts, evacuation order and alerts, and insight into how wildfires are impacting everyday Canadians, follow the latest developments in our Yahoo Canada live blog. . A wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon is threatening homes and has prompted evacuations in the Good Hope area between Perris and Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. .