2 resorts included in evactuations
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said the government will also dispatch ‘air assets’ to help fly people to safety
The White House says the FireGuard system uses real-time data from drones and satellites
In drier places, such as British Columbia, there’s a greater use of fire retardant
A fast-moving wildfire near Halifax destroyed an estimated 150 homes, forced about 16,000 people from their homes in subdivisions
Insurance Bureau of Canada’s annual report notes severe weather caused $3.1B in insured damage in 2022
The wildfire raced through a number of subdivisions
Bans in place in both Red Deer and Red Deer County
Best possible fire response would have been “overwhelmed” due to easily ignitable structures and homes
Local government reps met federal and provincial politicians Monday to ask about their $5 billion
Pacific Gas Electric does not admit wrongdoing, agrees to deal in order to avoid prosecution
Tens of thousands of people were told to flee Colorado grassfires
Wildfire came unusually late in the year, likely spurred on by little snow and strong winds
Measures underway to save trees at risk of being wiped out by more intense wildfires
Thompson Rivers University report says changes could save lives and property
U.S. president wants investment to ensure communities can withstand catastrophic weather
The new orders for people to immediately evacuate included part of the tourist city of South Lake Tahoe
