Canada steps up forest fire management with WildFireSat

The deadly wildfires that sparked devastating losses in Los Angeles recently are a stark reminder that we need to be better equipped in the face of climate change. Canada isn’t sitting idle and has launched new state-of-the-art satellite technology that could potentially save lives and property. Ten satellites will be built and used to detect and monitor wildfires from space. As Tim Sargeant reports, detailed information will be provided to fire management teams and firefighters on the ground.