Climate change fueling B.C. wildfires now and in years to come: expert by Mike Lloyd, Hana Mae Nassar, and The Canadian Press Posted Jul 26, 2021 6:27 am PDT Last Updated Jul 26, 2021 at 9:27 am PDT Land scorched by flames during the 2021 wildfire season in B.C. (Courtesy BC Wildfire Service) Summary There's been little rain in the forecast as wildfires burn across B.C., challenging crews UBC forestry expert says climate change expected to fuel bigger fires that last longer in coming years VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Climate change is expected to fuel bigger fires that last longer in the years ahead, according to an expert, who says drought, heat, and drier conditions will likely become the norm in wildfire seasons to come.