Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want 'catastrophe' to be 'catalyst' for change

Global News

June 15, 2024 at 2:54 p.m.

When it comes to wildfires, the conversation is often framed in big-picture terms. But lost in this view are the people at the forefront of Canada's response to fires. From how people think of wildfires to how officials can best support the people behind them, how can the world learn to better live with wildfires — and just who are the people hidden behind the thick walls of smoke and flames? Katherine Cheng has more.

The Weather Network
B.C. bids farewell to dry conditions as pattern flip brings rain, storm risk
B.C. has already seen more than its monthly average rainfall this month, and now up to 30 mm of more rain is on deck for some to end off June
The Weather Network
Storm threat looms over parts of Ontario, small tornado chance in the northeast
A large cluster of storms, extending for hundreds of kilometres, is forecast to track across southern Ontario through Tuesday. Some storms could turn severe with strong winds, heavy rain and large hail threatening parts of the region
The Weather Network - Video
Cluster of severe thunderstorms targets southern Ontario Tuesday morning
A potential mesoscale convective system targets southwestern Ontario Tuesday morning with heavy rain and lightning. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
The Weather Network - Video
Damaging wind threats across the 401 corridor
Wind gusts up to 108 km/h have been reported in London. Get the details with meteorologist Tyler Hamilton as this wind surge shifts east.
Canadian Press Videos
Railroad bridge collapses in South Dakota amid heavy rain and flooding
A railroad bridge that connects Sioux City and North Sioux City in South Dakota collapsed during flooding late Sunday night. The bridge started to sink into the Big Sioux River and authorities were monitoring it, advising nearby residents of potential evacuations.
The Weather Network - Video
Widespread heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms in B.C.
B.C. has already seen more than its monthly average rainfall this month, with up to 30mm of more rain on deck for some to end off June. Widespread showers under a stalled low Thursday along with the threat for isolated thunderstorms. Meteorologist Laura Power has the details.
USA TODAY
Michigan power outage map: Storms, heavy rain leave over 160,000 customers without power
Severe thunderstorms have left over 160,000 homes and businesses without power across Michigan Tuesday.
CBC
Weekend tornado in Deep River, Ont., confirmed
Experts have confirmed a tornado touched down in Deep River, Ont., on the weekend, uprooting trees, causing minor structural damage and even flipping a boat as it blew through town."This was kind of a minor tornado, but still a tornado," said David Sills, executive director of Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project. The project's storm survey team was dispatched to the community 150 kilometres northwest of downtown Ottawa to confirm reports circulating on social media.Sills said the tor
The Weather Network
Week starts off with severe storm threat as risk shifts into Manitoba, NW Ont.
This final week of June will kick off with a severe thunderstorm threat as the weekend risk moves east into parts of southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. It's important to remain weather-aware
The New York Times
Heat Is Killing Thousands, and Big Events Have Not Adjusted
SYDNEY — At large events all over the world, the scenes of extreme heat stress are starting to look familiar. Older men, shirts undone, lying down with their eyes closed. Aid tents packed with the unconscious. And lines of the faithful — whether they seek religion, music, ballot boxes or sport — sweating under slivers of shade. The consequences have been dire. At this year’s hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, at least 1,300 people died as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fox Weather
Bryan Norcross: Watching western Caribbean while rest of the tropics remain calm
A weak tropical disturbance just moving into the Caribbean islands will arrive in the western Caribbean at the end of the week. Computer forecast models indicate that a bubble of conducive atmosphere might allow the disturbance to develop, at least briefly. The National Hurricane Center is putting the chances in the low category at this point. The window of opportunity looks short.
AccuWeather
Midweek severe storms to trim heat, humidity in Northeast
Temperatures and humidity will be on the upswing into Wednesday across the northeastern United States, but the surge will be short-lived, AccuWeather meteorologists say, as an approaching cold front triggers gusty thunderstorms from Tuesday night to Wednesday night. A large complex of thunderstorms roared across the Midwest from Monday night to Tuesday morning. Some of these thunderstorms will continue to move along and reach portions of the eastern Great Lakes and central Appalachians into Tues
ABC News Videos
Record-breaking floods in Minnesota cause broken dam
Minnesota's Rapidam Dam is facing imminent failure, authorities said. Blue Earth River residents have been told to prepare for evacuation.
The Canadian Press
Lytton, B.C., rebuild continues three years after wildfire destroyed most of town
LYTTON, B.C. — Three years after a wildfire destroyed much of the British Columbia village of Lytton, the tiny Fraser Canyon community is still struggling to get back on its feet.
The Weather Network - Video
Cross-country low rains on all provinces ahead of Canada Day
Tracking the risk of rain, thunderstorms and snow as a low travels across the country through the weekend, leading into Canada Day. The Weather Network's meteorologist Nicole Karkic follows it's path.
The Canadian Press
List of missing residents shrinks as New Mexico village seeks recovery from wildfires
The number of residents still unaccounted for has been shrinking significantly after thousands of people fled their homes as two fast-moving wildfires approached their village in southern New Mexico, Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said Tuesday.
WMUR - Manchester
Video: Spotty showers possible before clearing
Meteorologist Mike Haddad says spotty showers are possible before a brighter, warmer Tuesday.
The Hill
FBI offers reward in deadly New Mexico wildfires investigation
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the deadly New Mexico wildfires. The wildfires broke out last Monday near the village of Ruidoso, N.M., leaving two people dead and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The FBI, in a notice over the weekend,…
KOAT - Albuquerque Videos
Las Vegas residents still feeling the impacts of flooding
Las Vegas residents still feeling the impacts of flooding
WXYZ-Detroit Videos
Metro Detroit Weather: Beautiful start to the week
High pressure will bring sunny skies and near-average temperatures Monday. Highs climb into the low 80s, with dew points in the low to mid 50s!

Latest Stories