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Matthew MacDonald, Lead Weather Forecaster for the BC Wildfire Service, discusses whether an early start to the wildfire season increases the potential for increased wildfire activity throughout the year.

With all signs pointing to a hot, dry season ahead, BC Forests Minister Bruce Ralston discusses what the province is doing to mitigate, and manage the wildfire threat.

More than 1,800 hectares have gone up in flames in B.C. since April 1, lending an increased urgency to measures to prevent wildfires. As Aaron McArthur reports, critics say the province needs to do more.

British Columbia’s auditor general says his office will probe the province’s response to the Lytton wildfire and its roles and responsibilities for recovery, including funding and challenges with the rebuild.

A local aerial firefighting team is gearing up ahead of what’s expected to be another challenging wildfire season. 2023 was the most destructive wildfire season in B.C.’s history. As Aaron McArthur reports, one of the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleets based in Abbotsford is using simulators to plan their next moves.

It is a shockingly early start to the wildfire season in B.C. and it’s predicted to get worse. As Cassidy Mosconi reports, experts say the province needs to do more now to mitigate the risk, before things really heat up.

Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma discusses the measures the provincial government is taking to combat climate emergencies, such as extreme flooding and more severe wildfire seasons.

As British Columbia deals with the dual threat of a prolonged drought and record-breaking temperatures, the province is bracing for what could be another destructive wildfire season. As Neetu Garcha reports, officials are warning people earlier than ever.

The B.C. government says all signs point to another bad wildfire season, and it’s ramping up its wildfire response, preparedness, and evacuee support. Alissa Thibault reports.

An early warning sign about the wildfire risk coming this summer, with an early season wildfire burning east of Lumby. Angela Jung reports.

B.C. Premier David Eby called out one of the world’s biggest social media companies, saying he’s seen first-hand how Mark Zuckerberg’ Meta put profits over public safety during the B.C. wildfire season.

A B.C. resort community is believed to be the first to invest in a cutting edge, wildfire detection system. Predator Ridge will install new technology offering rapid wildfire detection capabilities, to safeguard critical infrastructure and properties.

A follow-up to the sold-out Diljit Dosanjh concert at BC Place. A B.C. helicopter company is heading to Alberta to assist in nighttime wildfire training. The Vancouver Canucks take on the Nashville Predators in Game 3.

In West Kelowna, first responders from local fire halls, police, ambulance crews, BC wildland firefighters, and emergency support services were thanked for their efforts during last summer’s destructive McDougall Creek wildfire.

Last year was the worst wildfire seasons on record in B.C. with more than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burned. Now, more than 50 new recruits are in training to be part of the province’s wildfire service response team this summer. Catherine Urquhart has more on what it will take to fight wildfires...

The snow has just started to melt in some areas, and already B.C. is dealing with several wildfires. There is some relief though, as one of the first evacuation orders in the North Central Interior has now been lifted. Aaron McArthur has the latest on what is shaping up to be a challenging B.C. wildfire...

With the growing risk of wildfires, technology is now helping the firefight continue around the clock. A B.C. company has added night vision to its helicopters, but as Emily Lazatin reports, this equipment is being shippped off for use elsewhere in Canada.

Wildfire season has already roared to life in parts of B.C. and Alberta, where an out-of-control blaze is burning just southwest of the town of Peace River. Kabi Moulitharan reports on the threat that firefighters say is being fueled by carelessness.

RCMP in White Rock are searching for a suspect in a random and unprovoked attack on a newcomer to Canada. We’re seeing an early start to B.C.’s wildfire season, with more than 1800 hectares burned since the beginning of April. And Canuck fans were out in force for the official return of the Stanley Cup playoffs to...

Whistler has witnessed the devastation wildfires can cause – and is ramping up efforts to prevent the “unthinkable” from happening in the resort community. Cassidy Mosconi now with the efforts to protect one of B.C.’s most popular tourist destinations.