Canada’s British Columbia is grappling with one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, as more than 150 active fires threaten homes and ecosystems. Thousands have been evacuated, with emergency crews working around the clock. The dry weather, combined with unusually high temperatures, has created a perfect storm for the rapid spread of fires.
Canadian authorities have requested assistance from neighboring provinces and even international partners. The country’s wildfire management agencies are also using satellite monitoring and drone surveillance to predict hotspots.
South Asian countries like Nepal and India, which also face increasing wildfire threats in hilly and forested regions, are closely observing Canada’s fire management strategy.