As of Thursday morning, B.C. has 383 active wildfires, more than 200 of which are considered out of control. Wildfires in the province were concentrated in northeastern B.C. but have “really begun to ramp up” in central B.C. over the past few weeks, Macnab said. According to BC Wi...
Short- to long-term economic consequences of these wildfires could reach several billions of dollars, including through their effects on the Canadian forest sector3. Millions were affected by heavy smoke and other volatile emissions that caused extreme levels of pollution in Canada and the United ...
A ring of wildfires has erupted around Canada’s unofficial oil-sands capital of Fort McMurray, adding new threats to crude production from the world’s third-largest petroleum reserves. Eight out-of-control blazes have been discovered just south and southwest of the city since Wednesday, Alberta...
First Nation reserves in Canada are at high risk from wildfires, with many evacuated every year. There is a need to understand how First Nations are affected by wildfire evacuations to identify ways to reduce negative impacts. The First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership has conducted research...
And keep in mind pets can be affected too, so keeping walks short to minimize exposure is best until the smoke clears, Mann said. SEE ALSO:When will the Canada wildfire smoke clear? Not as soon as you'd like. Those close to the wildfires may need to take stronger precautions. According...
Wildfires are common in Western Canada as a result of the many lightning strikes that the region experiences. They last long and cause a lot of damage. They are only considered less severe as they mostly occur in remote, forested areas where human life is not threatened. Conclusion Floods, ...
We hear with increasing frequency about the ravages of hurricanes, floods and wildfires, and many communities are affected by the slower but chronic effects of drought or melting sea ice. In all this destruction, there is a direct loss of lives, and of livelihoods, but climate change also ...
In Canada, wildfires or forest fires are common in forested and grassland regions from May to September, which can cause extensive damage and put lives in danger. Follow the links below to learn what to do before, during and after a wildfire occurs i...
How bad is the problem with wildfires in Canada as temperatures climb? Very bad. To be specific, Canada wildfires have burned over 10 mn hectares this year. And it’s not just the loss of forests or the poisonous air people have to breathe. There is also the tragedy of lost homes and...
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