B.C. wildfires

• Unpredictable winds, topography complicating wildfire response, experts say

  In British Columbia, shifting wind patterns have been a key concern for crews battling a fire in the south Okanagan that has forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes.

  Environment

  Aug 9
  
• Here’s a look at some of the wildfires burning across Canada

  Canada is currently at a national preparedness Level 3 with increased wildfire activity in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

  Fire

  Aug 8
  
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• Canada’s western provinces battling multiple wildfires amid warm, dry weather

  The B.C. Wildfire Service is keeping an eye on the Nohomin Creek Fire, which measures more than 20 square kilometres and is burning just west of the Village of Lytton.

  Weather

  Jul 19
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• Fires to floods: How extreme weather has played out in B.C. in 2021

  The dramatic shift in weather over the span of four months is unprecedented for British Columbia and for Canada, meteorologists say.

  Weather

  Nov 16, 2021
• Will Canada see a repeat record-setting heat wave in summer 2022?

  Climate experts say it’s hard to clearly predict what will happen next summer, but there are lessons to be learnt from this year’s extreme weather events.

  Weather

  Oct 6, 2021
• Military personnel heading home as deployment on B.C. wildfires comes to an end

  "Given the current fire situation, we have sufficient resources in place to respond appropriately to current wildfire activity," the province said.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2021
• Double trouble: Wildfire smoke increasing the risk of COVID-19, experts warn

  The overlap of the COVID-19 pandemic and the wildfire season has raised the overall health risk for Canadians, experts say.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2021
• B.C. wildfires risk leaving trail of toxic pollutants in ash, expert warns

  A report on toxicity and pollutants found in ash and air samples after the fire that destroyed most of the village of Lytton is expected soon.

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2021
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• Canada’s wildfires, extreme heat bring environmental issues to election campaign

  For environmental leaders, this summer's extreme weather in B.C., combined with drought across the Prairies, could shape voters' minds in the Sept. 20 federal election.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
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• B.C. wildfires cause for concern for wildlife in area, expert says

  Research is lacking on wildlife habitat ravaged by fires, one expert said.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021