Wildfire Response

• ‘There could have been more done’: Debate over B.C. wildfire response heats up after document leaked

  The meeting minutes say there was a call for the "forestry industry to fight fires independently," as the BC Wildfire Service "does not have enough staff."

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2021
  
• Southern Interior fire departments train together on wildfire response

  The training is being organized by the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner and the BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with municipal fire chiefs.

  Fire

  Apr 25, 2021
  
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• Here’s why B.C.’s 2018 wildfire season is so extreme, and why it’s not over yet

  The 2018 wildfire season in British Columbia has grown to be the worst on record in years, and it's going to get worse before it gets better.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018
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• Final Fort McMurray wildfire report indicates misunderstanding over seriousness of threat

  A new report done for the RMWB determined that senior emergency officials did not understand the seriousness of the threat that last year's wildfire posed to the community of Fort McMurray.

  Fire

  Jul 27, 2017
• Alberta sends more help for B.C. wildfire response; air quality advisories issued

  Alberta has sent 125 firefighters and support staff, five air tankers, two birddog planes and 3,000 lengths of hose to help British Columbia fight wildfires.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2017
• Alberta sending 40 RCMP officers to help with B.C. wildfire emergency

  RCMP in British Columbia have asked for help and Alberta is responding by sending 40 officers with the Special Tactical Operations unit to help in the wildfire effort.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017
• Government trying to whitewash Fort McMurray wildfire details: Opposition leader

  The Wildrose Opposition leader in Alberta says the government is attempting to whitewash the findings of reports into the Fort McMurray wildfire disaster. 

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2017
• Report into Fort McMurray wildfire cites communications breakdown in early days

  A report into the Fort McMurray wildfire cites critical communications breakdowns as the fire swept into the municipality and forced thousands to flee.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2017
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• Alberta to complete review into Fort McMurray wildfire response by summer

  The province is looking for a contractor to conduct an independent review into what went well — and what didn't — during the disaster.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2016