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West Kelowna hosts annual Firesmart Family DayWest Kelowna firefighters invited the public to Firehall 31 Saturday to mark FireSmart Day. Their goal: To share information on how to protect homes during wildfire season.CanadaMay 26
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‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drillsFirst responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.EnvironmentApr 4
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Requests open for free, firesmart chipping program in KelownaAimed at reducing wildfire risks, the program allows homeowners to eliminate flammable, organic yard debris from their property.CanadaApr 4
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Alberta Wildfire warns of extreme danger come spring 2024Several wildfires still burning from 2023 are smouldering in peat moss, sometimes deep underground, and the snow overtop is insulating instead of extinguishing it.FireFeb 7
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8.7-hectare fuel reduction project begins at Kalamoir Regional ParkThe park will remain open during this time, but visitors are asked to avoid marked areas, and follow signage and directions from working crews.EnvironmentJan 22
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Central Okanagan neighbourhood named Canada’s latest FireSmart communityThe FireSmart neighbourhood recognition program is a Canada-wide initiative that acknowledges communities that have taken proactive measures to minimize the risks of a wildfire.CanadaDec 19, 2023
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Bear sighting derails plans to firesmart Central Okanagan parkThe project, in its second year, is about clearing up potential fire fuels from Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park in Kelowna.CanadaOct 14, 2023
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‘It’s all about educating the youth’: FireSmart BC releases new education program"It's all about educating the youth, change really comes from the youth and so empowering them to make those changes."FireSep 28, 2023
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‘Doesn’t work great’: Bridging the emergency management gap for First NationsThe First Nations' Emergency Services Society is helping bridge the jurisdictional gap First Nations face during wildfire season through preparedness and mitigation.FireAug 29, 2023
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Record B.C. wildfire season points to growing threat to urban areasThe devastating fires in B.C.'s Southern Interior have shown the importance of preparing for wildfires encroaching on urban areas.FireAug 23, 2023
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