B.C. officials warn of early, 'challenging' wildfire season

Government and wildfire officials in British Columbia are warning that the province could see an early and active spring wildfire season due to persistent drought conditions that have left soil parched and snowpack levels low. 

B.C. officials warn of early, 'challenging' wildfire season
A man lights fire using a flamethrower-like instrument in thick forest.

Government and wildfire officials in British Columbia are warning that the province could see an early and active spring wildfire season due to persistent drought conditions that have left soil parched and snowpack levels low.