Wildfire Safety

• Edmonton air quality off the charts as smoke looms over the city

  The air quality index Saturday was 10-plus as smoke from wildfires in western and northern Canada settles over the city.

  Fire

  Sep 2, 2023
  
• Alberta wildfire season well underway as temperatures, wind increase

  There are currently 16 wildfires burning across the province, 11 of which are active at this time.

  Fire

  Apr 9, 2023
  
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• Wildfire season has arrived; be mindful with campfires, outdoor burning, says B.C. Wildfire Service

  In B.C., fire season runs from April 1 to October 1. The BCWS says over the past 10 years, the yearly average is 1,356 wildfires burning 347,000 hectares.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2021
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• As B.C. temperatures heat up, the risk of human-caused wildfires grows

  So far this year, there have been 239 wildfires between April 1 and July 29, with around 720 hectares burned.

  Environment

  Jul 30, 2020
• Backyard burning ban begins Thursday for B.C. coastal fire zone

  The ban is in effect until further notice.

  Fire

  May 28, 2019
• Residents warned of smoke, flames during simulated wildfire training exercise near Penticton

  Hundreds of firefighters from 25 jurisdictions across B.C. will attend the symposium to hone their wildfire-fighting skills.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2019
• Travel, hiking, activities banned in N.S. wooded areas due to wildfire threat

  This is the first time that a ban of this sort has been implemented in the province in 15 years. 

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2016
• Fort McMurray wildfire will shorten lives of firefighters: union

  Many Fort McMurray firefighters, unable to wear their usual air masks while battling a giant wildfire that attacked the northern Alberta city, are being screened for health problems because they spent several days breathing in hazardous smoke.

  Environment

  Jul 11, 2016
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• ‘It gives us a fighting chance to protect the homes’; Penticton residents learn how to be Fire Smart

  As part of the session, Johnston led a tour of Sendero Canyon, a new subdivision in an area that can be threatened by fires.

  May 29, 2016