wildfires

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UBC experts call for proactive approach to prepare for more extreme wildfires

In this Q&A, UBC forestry experts address how families and communities can prepare for more extreme wildfire seasons.

Jun 23, 2022

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UBC experts on heat and wildfires

UBC experts are available to comment on heat, wildfires and associated issues.

Jul 29, 2021

UBC experts on air quality and wildfires

UBC experts on air quality and wildfires

Smoke from wildfires in the United States has started affecting air quality in southern B.C.

Sep 9, 2020

UBC experts on wildfire season

UBC experts on wildfire season

Rising temperatures have increased the risk of wildfires across B.C.

Aug 18, 2020

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Staying fire-smart in the era of COVID-19

Nearly 100 wildfires are burning across B.C. following the recent wave of hot and dry weather.  With the COVID-19 pandemic still upon us and primarily affecting people’s respiratory tracts, minimizing accidental wildfires is critical. We asked UBC faculty of forestry wildfire expert Lori Daniels what can be done.

Aug 11, 2020

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and associated air quality

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and associated air quality

UBC experts are available to discuss the wildfires in B.C. and associated health risks.

May 30, 2019

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and associated air quality

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and associated air quality

B.C. declared a state of emergency Wednesday due to the ongoing wildfire situation. The state of emergency will be in place for 14 days, and may be extended or rescinded as necessary. UBC experts are available to discuss the wildfire situation in B.C., associated poor air quality and health risks.

Aug 15, 2018

Surveying the fury: drones count the costs of the 2017 B.C. wildfires

Surveying the fury: drones count the costs of the 2017 B.C. wildfires

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are using drones to survey the aftermath of the 2017 wildfires in B.C.

Dec 15, 2017

The psychological impact of wildfires

The psychological impact of wildfires

Nearly 40,000 British Columbians have been displaced due to wildfires in B.C. In this Q&A, a UBC professor discusses the psychological impact of wildfires.

Jul 18, 2017

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires, drought, air quality

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires, drought, air quality

UBC experts are available to comment on issues related to forest fires, droughts, heat waves, smoke and air quality issues.

May 2, 2016

UBC experts for comment on forest fires

As forest fires spread across B.C., Canada and parts of the U.S., UBC experts are available to comment.

Jul 15, 2014

How wildfires can do more good than harm

How wildfires can do more good than harm

Lori Daniels explains how forest fires can contribute to landscape diversity.

Jul 29, 2013

'Only you can prevent forest fires' … with your smartphone

An app that prevents forest fires by identifying hazardous areas and that was developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia is getting tested in the BC Okanagan this summer.

Jul 30, 2012