In response to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, experts warn that both British Columbia and Los Angeles lack sufficient firefighters to combat the increasingly extreme wildfire seasons, with over 10,000 structures destroyed and 130,000 people evacuated in L.A. alone. José MartÃ, a UBC engineering professor, emphasizes the urgent need for B.C. to strengthen its wildfire management strategy to prevent a similar crisis, as climate change contributes to longer, more severe wildfire seasons. Kevin Hanna, an associate professor at UBC, anticipates that B.C. should prepare for more challenging conditions ahead as wildfires start earlier, last longer, and become harder to control.
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Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 15 as dozens reported missing
Heavy rains in Argentina have resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, with dozens more reported missing. Officials are currently working to assess the extent of the damage caused by the severe weather conditions. Rescue efforts are underway to help those affected by the flooding and landslides. Full Article
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