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Government releases fire safety guidance for electric vehicles

Government releases fire safety guidance for electric vehicles

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

Over 130 active wildfires burning in Alberta

Over 130 active wildfires burning in Alberta

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...

British Columbia’s record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia’s record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

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...

As Canada’s wildfires intensify, recruiting firefighters is tougher

As Canada’s wildfires intensify, recruiting firefighters is tougher

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...

Foreign firefighters come to the rescue in Canada’s wildfires

Foreign firefighters come to the rescue in Canada’s wildfires

Amidst the relentless infernos that have engulfed Canada's boreal forest, international firefighters have arrived in the hundreds to assist overwhelmed Canadian counterparts in combating these unparalleled wildfires. Within the heart of the scorched wilderness, the...

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