Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires.
Tag: Wildfires
Wildfire Approaches Canada’s Largest Oil-Producing Area — Again
The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert.
Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.
Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts South
As smoke from wildfires drifted south over the weekend, officials urged people to avoid prolonged exertion and to limit their time outdoors.
From Ancient Charcoal, Hints of Wildfires to Come
By digging into the geologic record, scientists are learning how wildfires shaped — and were shaped by — climate change long ago.
Chile Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Along Coast
Several communities in the Valparaíso region were being evacuated. Fires along the coast killed more than 100 people last month.
Rains Are Scarce in the Amazon. Instead, Megafires Are Raging.
Hundreds of square miles of the rainforest have burned as countries in the region battle a record number of fires fueled by extreme weather.
Rains Are Scarce in the Amazon. Instead, Megafires Are Raging.
Hundreds of square miles of the rainforest have burned as countries in the region battle a record number of fires fueled by extreme weather.
Canada Braces for Wildfire Season as ‘Zombie Fires’ Blaze
A government forecast suggests that there could be even more wildfires this season than during last year’s exceptional fire period.
Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden
Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and her family. But there were signs of hope in the ashes.