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