The darkness of night has traditionally signalled reprieve for wildland firefighters, but a new Canadian study shows that’s changing, and drought is the driving force. The availability of bone-dry fuels is the …
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of wildfire evacuation zones around West Kelowna, B.C., are being warned not to try to dodge police checkpoints and to stay …
Canada could potentially see increased wildfire activity for the rest of the year, from eastern Alberta to central Ontario, government experts said on Thursday. Some existing large fires may continue …
A wildfire moving down the mountain toward Wilson’s Landing, B.C., made an “unearthly” howling sound as it stirred up winds to become a “self-feeding beast,” said the fire chief of …
North Shuswap resident Kyle Boppre offers a simple explanation when asked why he defied an evacuation order issued as a wildfire bore down on his neighbourhood. “It’s just, I guess, …
Whether it’s the raging wildfires forcing thousands to evacuate their homes in western and northern Canada, or deadly floods striking the east coast, those caught up in natural disasters face …
Hundreds of migrant workers are among those evacuated from farms threatened by the wildfires in British Columbia’s Interior, putting strain on already crowded housing units and raising concerns about unsafe …
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The family of firefighter Zak Muise, who died last month fighting the Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.’s northeast, says an outpouring of …