Vancouver Island sees first wildfire of season as temperatures soar The fire near Horne Lake comes just days after the B.C. Wildfire Service warned of an elevated risks of fires due to drought this spring and into the summer.

“The wildfire southwest of Qualicum Beach, estimated at 0.1 of an hectare, is the first of the season on Vancouver Island. It was considered under control and was not expected to spread...” www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #HorneLake #QualicumBeach

'Ready to ignite': Risks of burning grass outweigh perceived benefits, warns DNR | CBC News The risk of inadvertently starting a wildfire when burning grass to deal with ticks, improve soil quality, or remove weeds and dead foliage outweigh any perceived benefits, warns Nova Scotia's manager...

ICYMI: “'Ready to ignite': Risks of burning grass outweigh perceived benefits, warns DNR” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

#NovaScotia #NSFire #Wildfires

Residents’ wildfire evacuation actions in Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation, Ontario, Canada Wildfire evacuations are used to protect lives during wildfires. Existing research has identified that some people stay behind during a mandatory wild…

Want to learn more about factors influencing evacuations? Check out this research by McGee, Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation, & Christianson: 'Residents’ wildfire evacuation actions in Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation, Ontario, Canada.' 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Stay informed. Stay safe.

🔥Myth vs. Reality: Evacuation decisions are complex. Some stay behind not from indifference, but due to barriers, risk perception, or choice, like protecting home/animals, access limits, unclear danger, or self-reliance. Understanding this improves safety & planning.

“There are some exceptions, such as southern B.C. into southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Those areas have already seen some wildfire-conducive conditions emerge, Carr said.” - @weathernetwork.bsky.social

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SPSA says wildfire outlook for northern Saskatchewan is more favourable than last year The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says wildfire conditions in northern Saskatchewan are looking promising,...

“The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says wildfire conditions in northern Saskatchewan are looking promising, but southern Saskatchewan could be in trouble.” www.cjwwradio.com/2026/04/08/2... - Country 600 CJWW

#Saskatchewan #SKFire #SKPoli #Wildfires

🔥Big news! We have launched a donation link to support our community-driven research on wildfire evacuation & preparedness in First Nations communities.
💛 To donate: ualberta.alumniq.com/giving/to/sc... (also in bio)

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief worried upcoming wildfire season might force another evacuation It’s been a difficult 12 months for the community of Pimicikamak Cree Nation. The community was evacuated twice last wildfire season, and a third time late last year after a days-long power outage cau...

MANITOBA: “Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief worried upcoming wildfire season might force another evacuation” winnipeg.citynews.ca/2026/04/07/p... - @citynewswpg.bsky.social

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One of the first wildfires of the year recorded south of Lytton A wildfire near the village of Lytton in B.C.'s Southern Interior was reported on Monday.

“Currently, the fire is 3.6 hectares and burning east of Highway 1, less than 12 kilometres south of Lytton.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/04/06/o... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCHwy1 #BCWildfire #Lytton #SiskaCreekWildfire

🔥When communities evacuate, where they go and how they’re supported matters! Thoughtful planning and culturally informed approaches can transform a difficult experience into one more manageable.

📚 To learn more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🔥 Event in sight: Dr. Tara (FNWEP co-founder) presents tomorrow at the First Nations All-Hazards Forum in West Edmonton. Her 3:15 PM session shares key wildfire evacuation research. If you are attending, connect with us 👋 Learn more: www.treatysix.org/events/first...

How governments can help Indigenous communities disproportionately impacted by wildfires Wildfires disproportionately impact Indigenous communities. Over the last four decades, 42 per cent of wildfire evacuations across Canada have been of Indigenous communities.

Read more on challenges, resilience & solutions: theconversation.com/how-governme...
A French version of the article is also available!
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🔥New article in The Conversation by Drs. Tara & Amy examines how governments can better support Indigenous communities disproportionately impacted by wildfires. Indigenous communities account for 42% of wildfire evacuations in Canada.

Dry conditions improving, but wildfire season up in the air Drought conditions have been getting better in Manitoba over the last few months, as the province comes off one of the worst wildfire seasons in history.

MANITOBA: “Drought conditions have been getting better in Manitoba over the last few months, as the province comes off one of the worst wildfire seasons in history.” www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art... - @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social

#Manitoba #MBFire #Wildfires #Winnipeg

Evacuation preparedness and the challenges of emergency evacuation in Indigenous communities in Canada: The case of Sandy Lake First Nation, Northern Ontario Although many decades of successful wildfire suppression have resulted in very few losses of life or property in Ontario due to wildfires, frequent ev…

Want to learn more about the importance of pre-event preparedness and how it shapes real-world evacuation experiences?🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Stay informed! Stay safe!

🔥 Myth vs. Reality: The work doesn’t start when wildfire season begins—it never stops! Emergency teams prepare year-round by reviewing lessons learned, updating evacuation plans, training responders, testing alerts, and strengthening coordination to help ensure evacuations are faster and safer.

Save the date! WRCC Wildfire Resilience Knowledge & Networks Gathering

📅 May 5-7, 2026
📍 Quebec City, QC

Learn more: wrcc-crffc.com/events/bfk-g...

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The role of disaster volunteering in Indigenous communities Drawing on Māori (Aotearoa-New Zealand), First Nations (Canada), and Navajo Nation (U.S.), case studies and practitioners’ experiences, this article addresses a gap in our understanding of the role...

Beyond mobilizing volunteers, systems must change.
📄 To read the full article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🔥Research Snapshot: What enables effective disaster volunteering in Indigenous communities?
Drawing on case studies from Māori (Aotearoa–NZ), First Nations (Canada) & Navajo Nation (U.S.), this study shows response works best when it’s culturally grounded, trust-based & community-led.

🔥As wildfire risk continues to intensify across Canada and globally, collaboration, research, and knowledge exchange remain critical to strengthening community safety and evacuation planning. Here are some upcoming events worthy of mention:

Report from: cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report
Data from: Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)

🔥An early, severe wildfire season forced evacuations across much of Canada, with states of emergency in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Remote and Indigenous communities were hit hardest. Drought, heat, and extreme dryness fueled fires and spread smoke across Canada and into the US.

🔥 Canada’s 2025 wildfire season was one of the worst on record: ~6,126 fires burned 8.92M ha, making it the 2nd largest by area burned, after 2023. Fire activity was well above the 20-yr average.

Report from: cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report
Data from: Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)

Canada Wildfire - Webinars and courses Our webinars feature leading experts discussing a range of topics related to wildfires. Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, or simply interested in learning, our platform provides a space for d...

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Boreal Peat Combustion
Large Fires in Western Canada over the past 40 years
A look back and what comes next.

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www.canadawildfire.org/webinarsandc...

First Nations Wildfire Evacuations First Nations Wildfire Evacuations - A Guide for Communities and External Agencies; Based on the experiences of evacuees from seven First Nations communities, this book offers guidance to Indigenous c...

Learn more: www.ubcpress.ca/first-nation...

🔥Police and external agencies do not have legal authority to forcibly remove residents who refuse to evacuate. Respecting social, cultural, and personal reasons for staying is essential. With Chief approval, essential services staff may remain to support infrastructure, communication, etc.

Evacuation preparedness and the challenges of emergency evacuation in Indigenous communities in Canada: The case of Sandy Lake First Nation, Northern Ontario Although many decades of successful wildfire suppression have resulted in very few losses of life or property in Ontario due to wildfires, frequent ev…

Research shows that effective communication between fire agencies and the public can lead to faster, safer evacuations. Let’s keep our communities informed and protected. Want to learn more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🔥Evacuation Myth vs. Reality: Not all wildfire info online is accurate. While many updates are shared to help, some may be outdated or incorrect. Always check the source before acting. Trusted info helps communities evacuate safely.

Residents’ wildfire evacuation actions in Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation, Ontario, Canada Wildfire evacuations are used to protect lives during wildfires. Existing research has identified that some people stay behind during a mandatory wild…

Key takeaway: Effective evacuation planning must be culturally informed and trust-based.

📄To read the full article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🔥Research Snapshot: During the 2011 SLK 35 wildfire, Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation faced a mandatory evacuation. Interviews show varied responses—some left, others stayed—driven by risk perception, home attachment, control, and lived experience.