This fall has seen Sonoma County’s biggest wildfire to date. The Kincade fire in Sonoma County, California, is now contained after burning 77,758 acres of land. The fire started on the morning of Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019.
You never know when an out-of-control wildfire or other natural disaster could force you to be evacuated from your home. Being prepared with an emergency supply kit is crucial. For […]
This summer’s relative lack of wildfire in British Columbia had Vancouverites breathing a sigh of relief, but the last few years of heavy smoke in the province has more and […]
Why Forests Need Wildfires Usually when we think of fire, we think of destruction. However, this is not an accurate or holistic understanding of the effects of wildfires on our […]
Storms are not necessarily a harbinger of rain and fire suppression, although we may think of them that way more often that not. Thunderstorms can actually cause wildfires, and wildfires […]
Understanding fire bans and restrictions can be confusing. You don’t want to end up getting slapped with a big fine just because you didn’t fully understand the difference between a […]
With the increasing wildfire levels of the last few years, it is becoming more and more important to understand the various factors that can contribute to forest fires and learn what the province can do to decrease the risk. Recently, the use of herbicides by BC’s Ministry of Forests has come into question as it may contribute to the province’s wildfire problem.
Fires on oil and gas fields are becoming more and more of a problem. Increased production of oil and gas coupled with higher rates of wildfires means an increased number of wildfires occurring at these sites.
Learn how wildfires are contained and put out using these specialized firefighting strategies.
Over the years prescribed fires have been utilized less frequently, even with the growing wildfire issues throughout the province. It is the general consensus though, that fighting fire with fire is the most strategic method available to the province for reducing the growing risk of wildfires.