Next wildfire season won’t wait, and neither should homeowners

Canadians have a history of adapting to bad conditions, from harsh winters to economic downturns. It's time to channel that spirit into wildfire preparedness and action.
The remains of the Palisades Centre, Jasper National Park, after a July 2024 wildfire. Jasper demonstrates that wildfire is no longer a remote, rural problem, writes Anabela Bonada.

As wildfires burn in Los Angeles, images of homes engulfed in flames and exhausted firefighters battling blazes are stark reminders of a global reality: wildfires are becoming more frequent, more severe, and harder to control.

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