Canada could face more record-breaking heat this year. How can we prepare for wildfires?

With the global El Niño weather system continuing through this spring, forecasts suggest 2024 could be even hotter — prompting wildfire and public policy experts to call for more wildfire prevention efforts now.

Canada could face more record-breaking heat this year. How can we prepare for wildfires?
Bright orange flames can be seen on a forested mountainside above a large house.

With the global El Niño weather system continuing through this spring, forecasts suggest 2024 could be even hotter — prompting wildfire and public policy experts to call for more wildfire prevention efforts now.