Horrific scenes of the wildfires savaging the Los Angeles area are familiar to British Columbians, reminding us of similar sights in West Kelowna in 2023 and Jasper National Park last year.
B.C. and Quebec are among the provinces that have sent water bombers, helicopters and other equipment along with skilled and experienced fire fighters to help our Californian friends.
But as we look at these scenes of destruction in Pacific Palisades, we should be mindful of the upcoming 2025 wildfire season here at home, and what can be done to prevent or dial down the effects of wildfires in B.C.
The provincial government has dramatically increased spending on wildfire
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