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Over 500 wildfires in British Columbia since 2016 have been flagged as suspicious or arson, with officials warning of the extreme danger these intentional blazes pose—especially amid record dry conditions. The Bald Range fire near Summerland, which triggered mass evacuations, is under investigation as a potential incendiary fire. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward, highlighting how easily fireworks or gas canisters become weapons of destruction. Recent arrests in Princeton and suspected arson near Shuswap Lake underscore the pattern: these fires spike when risk is highest, often as acts of defiance or recklessness. One case down south saw a Washington man charged for fires that destroyed 800 homes—proof of their devastating impact. These aren’t accidents—they’re calculated threats that demand vigilance and action.

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