Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the recent precipitation allows crews to focus on existing fires, but it may only take a week for conditions…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says a federal service to combat forest fires would mitigate some of the problems that arise when sharing resources between…
Experts say the reason wildfires are so pronounced this year is because of our changing climate. “The big scary part is we're warming, we're seeing…
Due to the rapid growth of some fires and the need to react quickly, it has left some people wondering: how did we get here?…
Wildfire smoke from Canada has come into Minnesota, leading to air quality issues. “The more we know about wildland fire smoke, the more we realize…
Much of Western Canada is in moderate to extreme drought, which has substantially contributed to the severity of its fire season.“These larger fires in Alberta/British Columbia/Saskatchewan/Northwest…
More than 400 wildfires continue to burn across Canada. Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, breaks down the reason behind some of…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio West host Sarah Penton about wildfires - how some burning is necessary and how fire crews should work…
Radio NL News host Jeff Andreas talks to wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan about this year's wildfire season. Listen to interview.
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with 1A host Jennifer White about current wildfires and how long wildfire smoke will last. Interview begins at 1:38.
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses whether the Canadian wildfires of 2023 are being influenced by a changing climate. Watch interview.
Wildfire researcher Dr. MIke Flannigan says Canada should think about creating a national fleet and investing in DHC-515 firefighter aircrafts, adding climate change will make…
Dr. Mike Flannigan -- BC Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science -- speaks with Fox News about wildfires in Canada, health concerns…
Wildfire smoke impacts air quality and your health. Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, discusses further on The Roy Green Show. Listen…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says this year’s wildfires came “extremely early,” especially for Northwest Territories, where 22 fires have burned nearly a million acres…
Hazardous air affecting the East Coast might be a preview for more smoke ahead. "There are hundreds of fires burning right now in Canada," says…
Forecasters say Canada could see its worst wildfire season yet. This level of destruction is the new reality, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read…
"There's no analog to what we're seeing now," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. "I've been watching fires since the 1970s, and it's never been like…
Fire experts are sounding the alarm that the problem of pollution from wildfire smoke will continue in years to come and may only get worse…
Smoke blanketing the US is just the latest example of intensifying wildfires. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Read more
