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A fierce wildfire burning outside Fort McMurray, Alta., has brought back memories of a vicious blaze, nicknamed The Beast, that tore through the oilsands hub in 2016.

A fierce wildfire burning outside Fort McMurray, Alta., has brought back memories of a vicious blaze, nicknamed The Beast, that tore through the oilsands hub in 2016.

We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.

Canada’s logging industry is seeking a wildfire ‘hero’ narrative

In recent years, First Nations like Xwisten have been reclaiming their heritage by bringing back burns to their land with the help of modern day equipment, technology and, in some cases, provincial firefighters.

B.C. and Canadian forestry associations aim to reframe their reputation using a 'hero' narrative in fight against wildfires.

On a rainy Friday this month, industry executives and government officials were sitting on the fourth floor of a Vancouver casino hotel. From the stage, a pitch for the future of forestry was on repeat: what if logging companies could be the heroes who saved British Columbia from wildfires?

As wildfire season approaches, experts are advising homeowners and communities to prepare for a potentially challenging wildfire season. 

We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.

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