Utah and British Columbia Face Critical Fire Conditions

British Columbia is grappling with nearly 350 active wildfires, with around 40% classified as out-of-control. Among the most notable is the Hullcar Mountain fire, which has prompted evacuation orders and alerts but has shown slow growth recently. However, hot and dry weather, combined with lightning forecasts, could exacerbate the situation and spark new fires. Similarly, Utah is facing critical fire conditions, leading state and federal officials to retain firefighting resources locally. Excessive heat warnings and potential dry lightning have heightened the fire risk, and the state has issued advisories for active to extreme fire behavior due to dry vegetation and low moisture levels in plant fuels. Utah's largest current fire, the Silver King Fire, has burned over 18,000 acres but is nearing containment.