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British Columbia braces for a severe 2026 wildfire season with record applications, new equipment, and expanded training due to low snowpack and last year’s extreme fires.
British Columbia is preparing for a potentially severe 2026 wildfire season, with a record 2,400 people applying for 200 to 250 seasonal firefighter positions.
The province is investing $14 million to $21 million in new equipment, including 10 structure-protection units, a new equipment depot in Prince George, and a fifth aircraft with night-vision technology.
Over 1,700 fire departments, First Nations, and contractors have received training for wildland-urban interface operations.
Low snowpack in key regions and last year’s record-breaking fire season have heightened concerns, prompting expanded readiness efforts and public warnings about online misinformation.
Columbia Británica se prepara para una severa temporada de incendios forestales en 2026 con solicitudes récord, nuevos equipos y capacitación ampliada debido a la baja capa de nieve y los incendios extremos del año pasado.