by Working Forest | Jun 20, 2024 | Forest Fires, News
The bar was low for a better wildfire season in Alberta this year after a record-shattering season in 2023, persistent drought conditions, and expectations of high temperatures. However, the province has managed to weather the crucial spring period and emerge in far...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Forest Fires
It’s the last week of April 2024 and already there are 50 wildfires burning across the province! Alberta firefighters are grappling with 64 fires still burning from the 2023 season, as the province gears up for another challenging fire season! Alberta is gearing...
by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Forest Fires
Last year marked the most destructive wildfire season in the recorded history of British Columbia (BC). Provincial data reveals that a staggering 2,245 wildfires ravaged over 2.84 million hectares of forest and land. This number is double the previous record of 1.35...
by Working Forest | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Forest Fires
The vivid imagery of vast stretches of forest reduced to ashes, communities forced into evacuation, and smoke plumes reaching as far as New York City, has reignited concerns within Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency and its communities. Here’s what...
by Working Forest | Dec 7, 2023 | Forest Fires
The intensity of last year’s wildfires cannot be overstated. Flames engulfed vast stretches of land, destroying homes, displacing people and animals, and wreaking havoc on ecosystems. If you were involved directly or indirectly with the relentless onslaught of...
by Working Forest | Nov 22, 2023 | Forest Fires
As the Southeastern United States grapples with the escalating wildfire crisis, resources are being stretched thin. Persistent drought and worsening fire weather conditions are exacerbating the situation. In response, the Southeastern Forest Fire Compact has been...