Emergency Preparedness: A Burning Issue in GlenLake Introduction In recent years, the issue of wildfires has become a burning concern across Canada, and GlenLake, a picturesque community in British Columbia, is no exception. With the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, the importance of emergency preparedness and prevention measures cannot be overstated. As a community […]
Massive Wildfire Engulfs South Okanagan Valley: Challenges and Risks The Merge of Crater Creek and Gillanders Creek Fires Two fires, the Crater Creek and Gillanders Creek wildfires, burning in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia have merged into one massive blaze on Tuesday night. This sudden combination led to rapid and extreme growth, resulting […]
Début de feu de forêt maîtrisé à Thetford Mines Introduction Le Service de sécurité incendie de Thetford Mines a réussi à maîtriser un début de feu de forêt au Parc du Sommet de Thetford. Grâce à la vigilance d’une dame, les pompiers ont pu être alertés rapidement et intervenir avant que le feu ne se […]
Forest Fire Smoke Deteriorating Air Quality over Parts of Ontario Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement, warning of high levels of air pollution resulting from the over 30 active forest fires burning in northern Ontario. Smoke plumes from the fires could make breathing difficult in other parts of the province, including Oxford […]
Residents of Calabogie in Ontario receive extended evacuation notice due to raging forest fire Overview Residents of the small town of Calabogie in Ontario province have been issued an extended evacuation notice due to a massive forest fire that is rapidly spreading. The evacuation was initially issued on Saturday 21st August, but as the fire […]
Feu de forêt près de Calabogie : ordre d’évacuation en cours près du lac Centennial Contexte Un incendie s’est déclaré à l’ouest de Calabogie, à environ 150 kilomètres d’Ottawa, qui a touché environ 50 hectares de terres. En raison de l’incendie, les résidents autour du lac Centennial ont été priés de quitter leurs maisons. Les […]