Snow could still fall in the spring, tame existing fires and help with dry conditions, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. But this year, he adds,…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says he can see the BC Wildfire Service working together with a National Wildfire Service to help speed up the…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about the upcoming wildfire season. "The dice are loaded for a very active season, especially for…
More than 100 fires are still smouldering this winter, ready to spring to life at any time. "I expect an active spring fire season," says…
Under the ground, even under the snow, fires are burning. While it’s common that such hot spots – known as holdover or zombie fires –…
Just three months after the official end of the 2023 wildfire season, experts are already concerned about this year. "The stage is set for a…
Globally, lightning accounts for less than five per cent of fire ignitions, and across Canada, about half. But in the NWT, "it’s far away the…
Last summer's record-setting wildfire season, coupled with the drought-like conditions that persist in parts of BC and Alberta, have made the situation this winter more…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says it is too early to predict just exactly what the upcoming fire season will look like in BC, but…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says it’s mainly fire weather that varies much year to year, or even decade to decade — and helps explain…
Ten other experts join wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan in concluding that so far in the 21st century, BC is falling well short of receiving…
Individuals in Quebec and Nova Scotia have been charged with starting fires during Canada's 2023 wildfire season, but social media posts are misleadingly claiming the…
A man who pleaded guilty to setting 14 fires in 2023 also shared misinformation and conspiracy theories about wildfires and climate change. Wildfire expert Dr.…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says he's concerned that a continuing drought and El Niño (which produces a warm band of water in the Pacific…
Over 100 BC wildfires, which first started last summer (2023), are still burning. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Listen to interview
As of Jan. 15, BC Wildfire Service data showed at least 105 wildfires burning across the province. The so-called “zombie fires” are not uncommon, but that many…
Reduced snowpack means snow will likely melt faster in the spring, prolonging fire season and stretching firefighting resources, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
“The drier the fuel, the easier it is for a fire to start and spread, leading to higher intensity fires that are difficult to impossible…
Fire experts are concerned about the upcoming fire season. Some say that drought and dry weather are loading the dice for the spring of 2024.…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says Alberta tends to see a bad fire season every three to five years but should expect to see more…
