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Los Angeles TimesSouthern California Wildfires Burn Over 26,000 Acres in One Week
Multiple fires have burned more than 26,000 acres across Southern California in the past week. Officials report six injuries and 45,000 people under evacuation orders.
NASA Earth Observatory images by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Adam Voiland. / Wikimedia (Public domain)Saskatchewan Enters Wildfire Season with Enhanced Preparations, Officials State
Saskatchewan officials reported improved wildfire preparedness for the 2025 season compared to the previous year. The province experienced over 500 fires that burned nearly three million hectares in 2024, leading to evacuations in more than 50 communities. Current conditions show…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew Brunswick Starts Wildfire Season Early and Allocates $6.7 Million for Firefighting Support
The New Brunswick government has begun the 2026 wildfire season two weeks ahead of schedule due to dry winter conditions and low precipitation. Officials announced $6.7 million in funding to enhance firefighting infrastructure, convert seasonal jobs to year-round positions, and s…
washingtonpost.comTwo Wildfires Near Lytton, British Columbia, Brought Under Control
Two wildfires ignited near Lytton, B.C., on Monday and were placed under control by the B.C. Wildfire Service. The fires covered a total of 81 hectares and one was suspected to be human-caused. Crews continued mop-up operations on Tuesday amid preparations for warmer spring weath…