Canada Wildfires

• Jasper wildfire: Minister urges ‘need to do more’ during heated testimony

  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said all levels of government will need to invest more to adapt Canadian communities and prevent climate-related disasters.

  Environment

  Sep 26
  
• Canada braces for above-normal wildfire risk in June, July

  Canada is in a much better place than it was last year, but there is a risk of 'above-normal' fire activity in the coming months, officials warned Wednesday.

  Weather

  Jun 12
  
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• Wildfires are growing across Western Canada, displacing thousands

  In B.C., an area around Fort Nelson is under evacuation with the Parker Lake wildfire burning close by and the larger Patry Creek wildfire raging to the northwest.

  Canada

  May 15
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• Wildfire smoke from Canada is prompting health warnings in the U.S. again

  Air quality advisories were issued Sunday for parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin due to haze emitting from fires burning across western Canada.

  Environment

  May 13
• Canadian insurer rolls out pilot to assist in wildfire home protection

  Intact Financial Corporation on Tuesday announced a partnership to provide eligible Albertans and British Columbians with wildfire loss prevention and suppression services.

  Environment

  May 7
• Canada wildfires drove global tree cover loss in 2023. By how much?

  New figures released on Thursday show how Canada's 2023 wildfire season — which burned roughly 18.5 million hectares — impacted the global tree cover landscape.

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Wildfires burned 18.5M hectares of land in 2023. What will happen come thaw?

  Wildfires leave a mark, and after a season that saw 18.5 million hectares of land burned, some experts are warning about the effects they can have in future extreme weather events.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2023
• Are Canada’s water bombers fit to fight climate change fuelled wildfires?

  They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023
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• Canada considering options for national emergency response agency: Sajjan

  After a record-breaking wildfire season, Canada's Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said it is clear some kind of federal co-ordination agency is required.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
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• Canada produced 23% of global wildfire carbon emissions for 2023: report

  Canada's historic wildfire season is being marked by another milestone: the country produced roughly 23 per cent of global wildfire carbon emissions this year.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023