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The BC Wildfire Service is increasing the scope of its educational initiatives, with the aim of providing essential training to a greater number of local volunteers. This training will empower them to safely assist wildfire responders when a fire endangers their...

Maui County is taking legal action against Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company's negligence contributed to the destructive Lahaina city fire on August 8, 2023. Determining when to cut power is often a complex decision. Read the full article to better...

The summer of 2023 in Canada has witnessed an unprecedented wildfire season, with raging fires spreading from one coast to another, making it the most severe wildfire season in recorded history. Fire chiefs point out that one crucial defense against these escalating...

Numerous portable heaters distributed throughout Canada are under recall due to multiple instances of overheating, including three cases resulting in fires. An alert issued by Health Canada warns that specific heaters sold under the Mastercraft, Profusion Heat,...

More than 32 million acres of Canada's terrain have been engulfed by the wildfires, which have spawned 1,035 active fires, leading to substantial air quality challenges across a significant portion of the United States. Read the full article for an up to date account...

Emergency personnel from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band stress the necessity for resources and training to safeguard the well-being of First Nations communities in Lac La Ronge amidst the wildfire season. Read More

The Farmington Hills Fire Department made public its acquisition of specialized equipment designed to combat electric vehicle (EV) fires, which present markedly distinct and heightened hazards compared to conventional vehicle fires. Read More

In the midst of a fire season characterized by an unparalleled surge in fires, commercial property developers are increasingly preoccupied with the issues of wildfires and compromised air quality, as noted by experts within the industry. Read More

The guidance is aimed at car park operators, designers, risk evaluators, and proprietors of enclosed car parks engaged in the planning or enhancement of facilities for electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs). Read More

As the wildfire season advances, Cal Fire is equipped with a fresh asset: AI. This journey commenced with a single drone, and now AI stands at the forefront of firefighting's future. This technology is poised to aid Cal Fire in achieving quicker, safer, and more...

Information sourced from the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard, as of July 25, 2023, indicated the existence of 133 active wildfires in the region. Among these incidents, six wildfires involved mutual aid efforts, with Alberta Wildfire providing assistance but not...

In kindergarten, Reese Lange aspired to become a police officer. However, it was during high school that she discovered her true passion. Now 21 years old, Lange is among a dedicated group of young individuals, including numerous college students, who have dedicated...

The wildfire season in British Columbia has attained unprecedented levels of destruction, surpassing all previous records. Over 15,000 square kilometers of the province have been engulfed by flames, exceeding the previous peak of 13,543 square kilometers recorded in...

Last month, a team of 11 wildland firefighters from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) was dispatched to assist in battling the ongoing wildfires in Canada. Among the DCR crew deployed to Quebec for a span of two weeks was Eryn...

These rooftop sprinklers constitute an innovative three-year trial initiative within the Banff Town area. Over the next three years, the initial hundred homeowners who enlist for an annual Fire Smart property inspection will be eligible to acquire the roof-mounted...

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has reported that satellite pictures captured on Monday reveal smoke spreading over the North Atlantic Ocean and reaching the Iberian Peninsula and various regions of western Europe. According to NASA, the...

In the arid, moisture-deprived woodlands of northern California, a well-timed rain shower typically signaled the end of a fire. However, in the marshy landscapes of Alberta, even a late-spring storm had little effect on slowing down the flames. Canada is in the midst...

Canada is currently grappling with its most severe initiation to wildfire season on record. However, provincial officials highlight the escalating challenge of recruiting firefighters due to tight labor markets and the demanding nature of the job. This scarcity of...