Inferno in the West: British Columbia's Emergency Declaration Raises Questions of Climate Preparedness The declaration of a state of emergency in British Columbia serves as a stark reminder that Canada's wildfire season has become an annual spectacle, defying control or mitigation.
More than 20,000 people have fled their homes due to out of control fires, raising questions about whether climate change fueled blazes are becoming the norm.
Premier David Eby described the blaze as "a bomb going off," aptly capturing its intensity and speed. This should send shivers down the spines of policymakers, emergency responders, and citizens alike.