Not just humans dealing with impacts of B.C.’s wildfires
The province is reminding the public that it’s not only human facing issues related to wildfires.
Wildlife is also being impacted by the fires, said Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma during an update on current wildfire and drought conditions Wednesday .“Warmer environments due to climate change have prolonged the lifespan of moths that feed on hemlocks and Douglas firs, allowing them to inflict a more severe impact on local trees,” she explained. “I’m hearing stories of bears wandering into communities, looking for food because of the drought impact on berry crops.
On Wednesday, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said a woman had minor injuries after a bear attacked her in Smithers. Conservation officer Rob Leblanc said the bear wasn’t doing anything it should, “just out eating bears and salmon.” Meanwhile, a French Beach Provincial Park on Vancouver Island reopened Monday following a closure due to a bear causing damage to tents. It also managed to get into a vehicle.
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