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Dianne 🍁 @dianneinbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join me in calling on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to protect our retirement savings with a credible climate plan, responsible investments, and respect for Indigenous rights. Add your name: win.newmode.net/shiftaction/... #cdnpoli #pensions #Climate #Investing

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Canadian fire weather outlook is now available. This is the last fire weather outlook for the year. Thanks for all the feedback - greatly appreciated. Looking forward to the 2027 fire season. www.tru.ca/wildfire/res...

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Canada fire weather outlook

Stay informed with the latest fire weather conditions and what they mean for British Columbia, Canada and beyond.

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Iceblueaccent @iceblueaccent.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

According to Environment Canada, 21.8 millimetres (mm) of precipitation was recorded at Kamloops Airport (YKA) during the summer period, down from the average 90 mm. It’s the second-driest summer recorded for Kamloops dating back to 1893. 22mm = 0.866 inches cfjctoday.com/2026/09/02/k...

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Kamloops experienced second-driest summer on record in 2026: Environment Canada

KAMLOOPS - It was a nearly record-breaking dry summer for the Kamloops area. According to Environment Canada, ...

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Global Wildfire Collective @wildfirecollective.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🔥 Why doesn't Canada put out every wildfire? Sometimes monitoring beats fighting — fire is part of the boreal ecosystem. GWC Charter Member @mikeflannigan.bsky.social weighs in. #wildfire www.cleveland.com/metro/2026/0...

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Canadian fire weather outlook is now available. This week I talk about nighttime burning. www.tru.ca/wildfire/res... GOES 3.9 micron loop showing a very intense fire burning in Texas last night (Ross Fire) #wildfires

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Andy Snyder @wxandbiscuits.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The latest estimate from the Texas A&M Forest Service puts the Ross Fire at 50,000 acres and 5% containment.

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Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️ @davesills.ca · 24/08/2026

New paper alert! This peer-reviewed journal paper is the most comprehensive study of tornado-related wind risk ever undertaken for Canada. And includes our latest best estimate of annual occurrence rate (below). Should be open access here: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Over the past 24 hours, BC recorded over 7,000 lightning strikes. This time of year, we expect 1-2% of the strikes will start fires (70-140) and given the rain some may be holdover fires that will arrive early this week as warm/hot and dry weather returns.

BC Wildfire Service map showing out of control fires - red, being held fires - yellow and under control fires - green
https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

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Jessica McCarty @jmccartygeo.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hawk Fire is also another example of a “wildland” fire that is threatening human communities beyond the immediate interface where our settlements meet rural & wild landscape (the WUI - Wildland urban interface). Every home & neighborhood in North America should be assessing fire and smoke risk.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hawk fire near Reno is another example of rapid growth of a fire during the night. The Hawk fire started yesterday and was over 10,000 acres by 8am this morning. We are seeing more fires burn actively through the night. www.latimes.com/california/s...

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Thousands evacuated as Hawk fire burns over 10,000 acres near Reno

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk fire has burned over 10,000 acres near Reno, forcing thousands of evacuations and a state of emergency.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Very active fires in BC today. GOES-West geocolor loop below. Potential for pyrocbs (pyrocumulonimbus - fire generated thunderstorms) as mid-level moisture spreading towards many of the fires. Mid-level moisture is not a requirement for a pyrocb but definitely aids the development of pyrocbs.

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Zak Derler @zakderler.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

British Columbia has now had four consecutive fire seasons with cumulative fire radiative power above the median of the previous 20 years. Although the fire season started late, as of today (August 20), 2026 is already at 5.9x the 2003-2022 median for the same point in the fire season.

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Aarne Granlund @aarnegranlund.eurosky.social · 20/08/2026

”Permafrost stores 1,500 gigatons of carbon, which is three times more than all the living vegetation on Earth, including every single tree in the Amazon.” #ClimateHeating www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost

Prof Gustaf Hugelius warns wildfires could accelerate release of methane and carbon as vast regions approach irreversible thresholds

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 14/08/2026

'We’re in uncharted territory. There is no historical analog for this kind of rapid increase in fire activity.' In the last decade, more area has burned in B.C. than in the preceding 67 years. Professor Mike Flannigan explains why: thenarwhal.ca/bc-wildfires...

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The ‘new reality’ of B.C. wildfires is anything but ‘normal’ | The Narwhal

Scientist Mike Flannigan looked at decades of data about B.C. wildfires. He has ideas about how to protect people and the planet in years to come.

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🇨🇦 thimbles.bsky.social 🇨🇦 @thimbles.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

CBC has been putting on a masterclass on how to do informative wildfire coverage featuring discussions with @mikeflannigan.bsky.social, @johnvaillant.bsky.social, and here: youtu.be/sgWBs0BjNo0 with @katharinehayhoe.com.

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Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

YouTube video by CBC News

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Canadian fire weather outlook is now available. The results are in for the 2026 fire season litmus test - check it out. #wildfires www.tru.ca/wildfire/res...

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Canada fire weather outlook

Stay informed with the latest fire weather conditions and what they mean for British Columbia, Canada and beyond.

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BB @heyjoe65.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Also of interest, in 2003 the province launched the Filmon Commission on the devestating season where in 2003 266,000 ha burned when the 10 year average was 25,000 ha. Now 266,000 would seem like a normal or low year.

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Mike Waddington 🇨🇦 @peatofmind.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This podcast with Canada’s top wildfire expert @mikeflannigan.bsky.social on Canadian wildfires is an absolute must listen! “We should be more proactive” “having an early warning system -- we do it for hurricanes. Why don't we do it for fire?” #wildfire

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another active fire day in BC but what scares me is the lightning forecast. Expect lightning in BC for the next 9 days. It is bone dry in parts of BC so if we see the lightning, we could see many new fire starts. ECMWF lightning density maps for Monday and Tuesday.

ECMWF 12-hr lightning density forecasts for BC on Monday Aug 10.

ECMWF 12-hr lightning density forecasts for Tuesday Aug 11

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

corrected post This is our climate change reality. BC is at the sharp end of the climate change spear in terms of fire in Canada. Graph below shows annual area burned in BC 1950-2026. Top 6 years have been since 2017 and BC has experienced more area burned during 2017-2026(red) than 1950-2016(green)

annual area burned in BC 1950-2026. Recent years data from ciffc

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This is our climate change reality. BC is at the sharp end of the climate change spear in terms of fire in Canada. Graph below shows annual area burned in BC 1950-2026. Top 6 years have been since 2017 and BC has experienced more area burned during 2017-2026(red) as compared to 1950-2026 (green).

Annual area burned in BC 1950-2026. Recent years are ciffc data

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Fire K51490 just west of Lake Okanagan is exploding this evening. GOES-West geocolor loop below.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another hot dry day in the Pacific NW providing a favourable growth environment for the numerous fires. GOES-West geocolor showing smoke across the region. Possible pyrocb development when mid-level moisture reaches the Cariboo fires. GOES - mid-ir image showing locations of active fires in BC.

GOES- West geocolor - grey areas are smoke. Plumes from numerous fires are visible.

GOES-West 3.9 micron band that is sensitive to high temperatures like those from wildfires. white areas active fires and red areas very intense wildfires

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Potential for numerous lightning-caused fire starts in BC in the next few days. Saturday, in particular, looks scary. Forecasted Duff Moisture Code for Saturday - the higher the code the drier the fuel (red areas receptive to fire starts). Lightning density forecast for Saturday also below.

Duff Moisture Code for Saturday August 8th
https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/en/static-maps?layerId=public%3Admc&date=2026-08-08

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John Vaillant @johnvaillant.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Many thanks to CBC Vancouver for a solid discussion on #wildfire, @mark-carney.bsky.social, and the false promise of carbon capture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tUB...

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Are wildfires becoming worse?

YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Canadian fire weather outlook is now available. Expect significant fire activity in BC and NWT as well much of the US West during the outlook period. This week Dr. Cordy Tymstra contributes a section entitled El Niño official arrives. www.tru.ca/wildfire/res...

tru.ca

Canada fire weather outlook

Stay informed with the latest fire weather conditions and what they mean for British Columbia, Canada and beyond.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Interested in what is happening in the fire world in Canada and beyond. If so, check out Canada Wildfire's monthly bulletin - The Ember that just came out today. canadawildfire.org/so/c7P_aUv9G...

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Upcoming Opportunities

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Expect significant fire weather and fire activity over much of the Pacific NW for the coming week and beyond. Lots of active fires already (GOES-West geocolor below) and possibly some more lightning-caused fires this week. Little to no rain (white areas) expected over the next 15 days - map below

GOES West geocolor showing smoke from numerous fires in the Pacific NW

ECMWF 15-day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast - no rain in the white areas

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The Canadian fire weather outlook is now available. Expect significant fire activity in Washington State, Oregon and BC during the outlook period and beyond. Also, expect an increase of fire activity in Idaho, Montana and northern California in the coming weeks. www.tru.ca/wildfire/res...

tru.ca

Canada fire weather outlook

Stay informed with the latest fire weather conditions and what they mean for British Columbia, Canada and beyond.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Lots of very active fires in OR, WA, BC, ID and MT. GOES- West geocolor showing massive smoke plumes, and mid-ir (white and red areas). Precipitation forecast for the next 10 days and many of the fires will not see any rain. Expect more rapid growth in these fires in the coming days.

GOES-West mid ir - white areas active fires and red areas are very active fires

ECMWF forecast of precipitation from now until August 5th.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

GOES-West geocolor loop this afternoon showing the pyrocumulonimbus (pyroccb - fire generated thunderstorm0 near Clinton BC

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Pyrocumulonimbus (Pyrocb - fire generated thunderstorm) this afternoon just north of Clinton, BC. The pyrocb is showing up on radar and is generating numerous lightning strikes.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The tiny particles from wildfires can lodge in the lungs or make their way to the bloodstream. Years of repeated exposure to wildfire smoke can increase chances of a premature death. www.sciencenews.org/article/what...

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What's to blame for Canada's wildfires?

The inferno that sent toxic smoke billowing toward the United States won't be the last. Officials are now battling both the wildfires and misinformation.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ugh! Another smoky day. GOES-West geocolor loop this morning.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Lots of active fires in BC and Washington State this evening with some pyrocbs (fire generated thunderstorms) as well as some vigorous thunderstorms bringing lightning to some regions (yellow). GOES-West geocolor loop below.

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Active fires in BC and Washington State this afternoon. GOES-West mid-ir below showing active fires (white) & very active fires (red- pyrocb - yellow dash). Tomorrow looks scary as significant lightning expected across southern BC and parts of Washington State that have been hot and dry.

GOES-West 3.9 micron band showing active/very active fires in white/red areas respectively

Lightning density forecast for Thursday late afternoon

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Another lightning outbreak now ongoing in PacNW (TS Elida's remants), & this time fuels are considerably drier west of Cascades following recent heat. Numerous additional wildfire ignitions are likely across much of OR/WA over next 48 hr, worsening existing outbreak. #ORwx #WAwx

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Mike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Hot and dry weather today and the result is ots of very active fires in BC. GOES-West geocolor loop below showing lots of smoke plumes and one pyrocb ( red line)

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