Amid ‘Devastating’ Wildfire Season, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and House Democrats Propose 25 Bills to Tackle Fire Risk, Response and Recovery

Amid ‘devastating’ wildfire season, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and House Democrats propose 25 bills to tackle fire risk, response and recovery

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and other House Democrats announced a package of legislation Thursday, Aug. 6, that they say “meets the moment” as the severe wildfire season unfolds in Colorado and across the country. Across the U.S., wildfires have burned more than 5.5 million acres — 144% above the 10-year average for this time of year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Major fires, like the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado, have forced thou…

Wildfire expert says prolonged B.C. fire season is the new reality

As the province remains under a state of emergency, one wildfire expert says B.C. is in a new reality of fighting wildfires year-round. Nearly 900 wildfires have already burned across the province this year, and so far, there have been 38 evacuation orders issued — nearly matching the 42 orders issued in all of 2025. The entire community of Summerland and surrounding areas are the latest areas to be issued evacuation orders, and led to a provinc…