As wildfires surge across Newfoundland and Labrador, volunteer fire departments are sounding the alarm—not just about the fires, but about the gear they’re forced to wear while fighting them.

Over 7,5 million hectares burned: Canada is dealing with one of its most devastating wildfire seasons on record, as new fires erupt across multiple provinces, stretching emergency resources and prompting mass evacuations.

Officials also advised several neighbourhoods to shelter indoors due to smoke, while hundreds of children at recreational centers in the north were brought inside for safety.

The order calls for the creation of a new Federal Wildland Fire Service under the U.S. Department of the Interior, effectively shifting thousands of personnel and resources from the U.S. Forest Service.

Scientists warn that wildfires are releasing carbon at higher rates than ever before, threatening global efforts to store carbon in forests and mitigate climate change.

At a recent two-day summit in Brussels, over 150 experts gathered to launch the Integrated Wildfire Risk Management (IWRM) Strategy, a plan designed to bridge gaps between science, policy, and operational preparedness.

A fire demonstration has provided critical insights for firefighters and homeowners alike on how to mitigate wildfire risks through smarter building and landscaping choices.

The study warns that heat waves, droughts, and forest fires will not only become more frequent but will increasingly strike simultaneously in many regions worldwide.