Thompson Rivers University

CBC Edmonton | Shifting winds threaten to fan the flames of Alberta wildfires

May 16, 2023

Share this article

Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says shifting winds in Alberta can lead to rapid wildfire growth. “When the wind changes direction, the direction of the fire will change with it, leading to rapid growth as a new flank consumes previously untouched fuels,” Flannigan told CBC. Read more