US federal contractor hired white supremacist leader for wildfire relief Ian Michael Elliott of neofascist Patriot Front worked ‘crisis relief missions’ funded by Department of Agriculture

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EU official announces 300-strong firefighting force to battle wildfires across Europe NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The European Union’s climate commissioner on Friday announced a continentwide force of 300 firefighters to battle wildfires, after Europe faced its worst year for wildfires in

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Wildfire prevention models miss key factor: How forests will change over decades Eucalyptus trees, laden with flammable oils, could spread into Portugal's south-central region by 2060 if changing climate conditions make the area more hospitable to their growth, creating wildfire h...

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Alberta Wildfire personnel headed to Australia for support Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said 37 personnel were deployed to Australia, including 20 firefighters and 17 wildfire management specialists.

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Trump signs bill that would give benefits to firefighters disabled or killed by cancer The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act was introduced by Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar in January, but has received substantial bipartisan support.

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'Important investment': B.C. forestry ministry praises $257.6 million federal boost to wildfire fighting – Energeticcity.ca A recent $257.6 million investment to Natural Resources Canada will go towards Canada's firefighting capacity, including in B.C.

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B.C. spent $510 million fighting wildfires this year - BC News The B.C. government spent $510 million to fight wildfires that burned 886,348 hectares in 2025.

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Auditor to review Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire performance | CBC News Saskatchewan’s auditor’s office says it plans to look into the preparedness of the province’s public safety agency responsible for fighting wildfires.

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Concerns over proposal to axe wildfire specialist roles More than 140 jobs could be cut as part of FENZ restructure proposal.

NEW ZEALAND: “A wildfire expert says a proposal to axe wildfire specialist roles could lead to underprepared firefighters being sent to tackle blazes.” www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa... - RNZ

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WorkSafeBC fines B.C. government over $750K for two wildfire fighting incidents from 2023 KAMLOOPS - WorkSafeBC has fined the Provincial Government over $750,000 in connection with a pair of incidents...

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Inside the Poisonous Smoke Killing Wildfire Fighters at Young Ages Across the country, wildfire fighters work for weeks at a time in poisonous smoke. The government says they are protected. We tested the air at one fire to find out why they are still dying.

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Dozens of firefighting positions unfilled when wildfires began in May: documents | CBC News When wildfires began rapidly spreading across Manitoba in May — the start of a fire season that forced 32,000 out of their homes — the province was short dozens of fire rangers, and 25 per cent of its...

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Startup Aims to Fight Wildfires With Water Cannons on Drones Seneca, a California startup, raises $60 million with plans to roll out its self-deploying AI-powered craft next year.

“Seneca, a startup that makes self-deploying drones to douse wildfires, has just raised $60 million. Orange cannons on the drones can shoot a mix of water and fire-suppressing foam.” www.wsj.com/articles/sta... via @wsj.com

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Fire shelters are a firefighter’s last line of defense on the wildfire frontlines. While the shelters are required protective gear, actual deployments are rare.

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Helicopters equipped with AI are being made to fight wildfires Blackhawk helicopters are being made with artificial intelligence to help fight wildfires. The helicopters are able to fly themselves and have thermal sensing to identify hot spots. NBC News' Brian Ch...

“Blackhawk helicopters are being made with artificial intelligence to help fight wildfires.” www.nbcnews.com/video/helico... via @nbcnews.com

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Wildfire management at a crossroads: Mitigation and prevention or response and recovery? As direct and indirect costs of fires continue to grow, so too might motivation to invest more heavily in mitigation

BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Wildfire management at a crossroads: Mitigation and prevention or response and recovery?” www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... - @science.org

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Rising wildfires spur comeback for Canadian water bomber The Canadair water bomber revolutionized the fight against wildfires after it debuted in the skies decades ago.

“Rising wildfires spur comeback for Canadian water bomber” www.france24.com/en/live-news... - @france24.com

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This red retardant is crucial in the fight against wildfires. But is it also harming the environment? | CBC News Fire retardants dropped from aircraft are a crucial weapon in combating wildfires, but concerns are being raised about their environmental impact.

ICYMI: “Dropping fire retardant solutions from planes is a crucial strategy in wildfire fighting, but some experts are concerned about their impact on the environment, including aquatic ecosystems.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

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Canadian-made water bomber back in production to fight wildfires Canada is rushing to build more capacity to fight wildfires, and De Havilland factories in Calgary are pushing to get new DHC-515 Firefighters back in the air nearly a decade after Bombardier stopped ...

ICYMI: “Canadian-made water bomber back in production to fight wildfires” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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Wildfire firefighters frustrated with civilian drone interference - BC News The potential for drones to assist in fighting wildfires is immense, but the potential to harm firefighting efforts and interfere with existing operations is also a real possibility.

“The penalty for flying a drone in restricted airspace during a wildfire includes a $100,000 fine or a year in jail.” www.castanet.net/news/BC/5708... - @castanet.net

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BC Wildfire Service aircraft hit by illegal drone in restricted airspace | Globalnews.ca The BC Wildfire Service says one of its firefighting aircraft has been struck by a civilian drone that was being illegally flown in restricted airspace.

“The BC Wildfire Service says one of its firefighting aircraft has been struck by a civilian drone that was being illegally flown in restricted airspace.” globalnews.ca/news/1139390... - Global News

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Wildfire smoke helps firefighters tackle blazes While firefighters continue to battle 152 active blazes across the province, the smoke may help crews to extinguish them.

“While firefighters continue to battle 152 active blazes across the province, the smoke may help crews to extinguish them.”
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Why can’t Canada put out all wildfires? What scientists, firefighters say - National | Globalnews.ca As Canada's wildfire seasons continue to get worse, the country's firefighting and prevention strategies are being scrutinized both at home and abroad.

“As Canada’s wildfire seasons continue to get worse, the country’s firefighting and prevention strategies are being scrutinized both at home and abroad.” globalnews.ca/news/1134265... - Global News

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Into the Flames|Paperback Bob Ritchey enjoyed being a wildland firefighter and EMT. He fought fire all over Montana, big and small, from Yellowstone Park to Glacier Park. One day, he and his crew got a routine call to check ou...

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6 B.C. Tech Startups Fighting Wildfires with Cutting-Edge Innovation Discover how six B.C.-based tech startups are developing innovative tools to detect, manage, and suppress wildfires as the province faces increasingly severe fire seasons due to climate change.

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How Argenta's fire crew became a B.C. wildfire response model — The Narwhal Decades of preparation helped the small community of Argenta, B.C. face a major wildfire in collaboration with BC Wildfire Service — and now their model is spreading

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