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The Edmonton Journal | Why Alberta and B.C. are still grappling with the threat of winter ‘zombie’ wildfires |

January 8, 2025

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In the first part of the 2024 fire season, most of the first 500,000 hectares burned were the result of fires that started in the previous year, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. “I’ve never seen anything like that.” Read more

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