FireWatch

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

Respirators can be lifesavers, but only when they’re properly fitted. Use this week as a chance to schedule your fit testing appointment! canada.ca

Electric stove ranges have been recalled due to a fire risk. insauga.com

First responders see the benefits of crash-detection technology for improving response times, but they’re also facing challenges with false alarms that increase the demand for emergency services. cbcnews

CBC News gathered over 60 years of historical wildfire data from the Alberta government and created a map showing where wildfires ignited each year and how much land was burned. CBCNEWS

The Windsor Fire Department responded to over 70 calls about open-air fires this summer, even though backyard bonfires are only allowed for cooking, fire hazard control, or agricultural purposes. WindsorCTVNews.ca

A California firefighter has been arrested for allegedly setting five fires in the wine country. This comes as his fellow firefighters are tackling across the state. Reuters.com

Deregulation and Dishonesty Led to Deadly Grenfell Fire, Inquiry Finds - NY Times

BC revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys Times Colonist

Boosting mental health resiliency among B.C.'s local heroes keremeosreview -

Fighting Fires with Emerging Technologies iotworldtoday -

Province issues stop-work order for Nova Scotia Firefighters School CBC nova scotia

Ten communities in Alberta, B.C., getting AI-powered wildfire detection system by 2025 - Youtube 

As wildfire season becomes more threatening, experts are turning to AI - Alaska Beacon

The Aftermath of the Valley Fire of 2015 - FireHouse.com