62 h. ago Early heatwave hits parts of Europe increasing wildfire risks

Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking shelter from the sweltering conditions.

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5 d. ago US Allies Wary of Buying American as They Plan Defense Buildup

For European countries that just approved the biggest increase in military spending in decades, “Buy American” is looking a lot less appealing than it once was. They may have no choice.

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8 d. ago These few, simple steps could help save your home from a wildfire

FireSmart BC aims to help protect homes and communities from wildfires through proactive steps that reduce the risk of properties igniting in the first place. 

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8 d. ago Soaring temperatures, dry conditions: Officials warn about fire risk in Nova Scotia

Halifax firefighters are planning ahead after the wildfire that broke out in the Ostrea Lake area on Sunday. 

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1 week ago B.C. logging industry needs to do more to cut wildfire risk, report finds

A new report from Forest Practices Board says the B.C.'s logging industry isn't doing enough to help cut the risk of wildfires and calls for an update of provincial regulations.

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1 week ago B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found “outdated rules and unclear responsibility” are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool. The board — an independent body that audits B.C. forest practices — says it examined forestry operations between 2019 and 2022 in areas where communities and forests meet, […]

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1 week ago Forestry companies can do more to reduce wildfire risk: B.C. report

The research shows that logging occurs at about 11 times the rate of wildfire risk reduction work in B.C.

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1 week ago Globalstar and Technosylva Support Global Wildfire Response and Firefighter Safety With Satellite

DUBLIN — Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces the continued global expansion of its collaboration with Technosylva, the leading provider of wildfire and extreme weather modeling and risk management. Technosylva’s integrated fire behavior modeling and incident management platforms are used by fire agencies across North America, Latin America, and Europe. […]

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2 w. ago Politecnico di Torino has been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

Artificial intelligence for Space: Politecnico di Torino’s “IntelliSwarm” project has received €3 million in funding from the European Union to increase the quality, availability and timeliness of images processed on board satellites TURIN, Italy, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Politecnico di Torino’s research project “IntelliSwarm” has been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant, an […]

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2 w. ago Wildfire updates: Sask. officials hunt arsonists | Air quality at low risk after rain | Rain and cooler weather slow wildfire growth in Alberta

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Officials issue warning over air quality in Elgin, Oxford counties

After far-off wildfires drove air quality in the region into high-risk territory last week, a Southwestern Ontario health unit has extended a special air quality statement.

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Alberta wildfires continue to grow | Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk' | Fire bans across Alberta

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Fort Chipewyan residents charged after setting off fireworks amid fire bans across Alberta | Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk'

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Fort Chipewyan residents charged with setting off fireworks | Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk'

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Evacuation order issued for Blueberry Mountain area | Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk'

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire updates: Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk' | Fire bans across Alberta

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire updates: Air quality in Calgary to worsen | Fire ban issued for much of Alberta | Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk'

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire updates: Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk' | Air quality in Calgary affected by smoke | Fire bans across Alberta

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Letters to the Sun: Forested areas in Lower Mainland also at risk from wildfire

'Much of the east side of Burnaby Mountain has no water source available to extinguish a grass or forest fire,' says one reader

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3 w. ago Why is the air quality so bad? What to know about the health dangers of wildfire smoke

Exposure to wildfire smoke drifting across the country has been linked to increased risks of heart, lung and brain problems

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