FireWatch

Experts testified that the Jasper wildfire was avoidable with proper long-term planning. Discover what recommendations are being made to prevent future disasters. cbc.ca

AI technology detected a wildfire in rural San Luis Obispo County before any 911 calls were made, enabling quick response and containment. Learn how this early detection could change wildfire management. youtube.com

Health Canada is investing $12.29 million to combat cancer in firefighters, focusing on early diagnosis and a new national registry. Learn more about how this investment could save lives. COASTREPORTER.NET  

Canada’s 2024 wildfire season may not have broken records like last year, but it was still one of the worst in recent history. Discover the true scale of this year’s fires in four key charts. CBC.CA

A lithium battery fire in Montreal sent toxic fumes into nearby neighbourhoods, raising questions about emergency preparedness. Are we ready for more incidents like this? CBC.CA

A multimillion-euro fire station in Germany has burned down due to the lack of fire alarms, despite being state-of-the-art. Find out why alarms weren't legally required for this building. TheGuardian.com

Canada's boreal forests remain warmer long after wildfires due to climate impacts, but broadleaf trees might offer some relief. Find out how these trees could help limit wildfire spread. The Weather Network

Six Manitoba firefighters, including Preston Heinbigner, were honoured at the fallen firefighter memorial ceremony in Winnipeg. The ceremony paid tribute to their sacrifices, with names etched forever in memory. CBC News

A massive fire in East Vancouver has displaced 11 residents after damaging four homes. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze on East Pender Street. Vancouver City News

State Farm is ending coverage for over 70,000 homes in wildfire-prone areas of California, leaving many without insurance protection. Discover which communities are affected and why this decision matters. TheCooldown.com

Smoke exposure is a major health concern for wildland firefighters, but Angus Duguid’s new respirator could change that. He’s hoping Respire can fill a crucial gap in protection. Check News

Four people are dead after a Tesla crashed into a concrete pillar and caught fire in downtown Toronto. Witnesses describe the crash as "horrific." Toronto CTV News

As LIB fires become more common with energy storage systems, they release toxic substances like hydrogen fluoride and heavy metals. Although PPE offers some protection, these contaminants can persist on gear, leading to ongoing exposure risks. ctif.org

A new technology from the Pittsburgh area could be a game-changer in the fight against wildfires. Pittsburgh News

A report about the deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London revealed that decades of failures by the government, regulators, and industry made the building a "death trap," resulting in the loss of 72 lives. CBCNEWS

The Canadian National Railway has been ordered by B.C.'s highest court to pay $16.2 million for its role in a destructive wildfire in the Fraser Canyon in 2015. BCCTV

In B.C., buildings under six storeys will now only need one egress staircase, raising safety concerns among firefighters. BCCTVNEWS

Northwest Territories MLAs and a wildfire expert agree that the government should act on recommendations from a recent review of the 2023 wildfire season and boost funding for training and support for N.W.T. firefighters. CBCNEWS