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In Flin Flon, a text message prevents wildfire disaster

by CRONE G
Published in November 2025 - Page 3

Wildfires are bigger, more intense, and more frequent than ever before, and while municipalities are often on the frontlines, they have the least resources to deal with them.

Wildfires are extremely intense, capable of temperatures of 1,200 C, and can reach 50 metres in height. Wildfires are fast-moving. They can jump rivers and lakes. They are also unpredictable and can quickly change direction with a shift in the wind.

Wildfires are becoming more frequent. An

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