Much of Western Canada has been mired in a drought with snowpacks at historically low levels sparking fears that 2024 could see thousands more acres of woodland burned
From the moment the record 2023 wildfire season came to a close, it seems like there have been warnings about what might happen this year.
Chapman was speaking at a press conference with provincial and federal officials as they prepared B.C. for wildfire season. Bowinn Ma, the Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, said mass evacuations created long lines at Emergency Support Services stations, which is why the province is hoping to have people pre-enroll for help – before they may need it.
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