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2023-06-08 17:53:00 UTC - HELPFUL
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The majority of forest fires are started by either lightning or arson. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-response/what-causes-wildfire Forest fires are a regular occurrence - location and wind contribute to where the smoke goes. The number of forest fires and their damage has decreased since 2020. https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/IF10244.pdf
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