The factors that contributed to the severity of the fires in British Columbia in 2003 and 2009 were
A) lightning and an overabundance of forest fuel.
B) prolonged drought and lightning.
C) prolonged droughts and an overabundance of forest floor fuel.
D) consistently windy conditions.
E) ineffective fire suppression.

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The severity of the fires in British Columbia in 2003 and 2009 was primarily due to prolonged droughts and an overabundance of forest floor fuel. These conditions created a highly combustible environment that facilitated the spread and intensity of the fires.

The Factors That Contributed to the Severity of the Fires