Scorched Earth: B. C. 's Devastating Wildfires and the Futility of Blame Shifting The inferno raging through southern British Columbia has left a trail of destruction in its wake, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
The debate over responsibility is heated, with some pointing fingers at human error or reckless behavior as the primary cause.
Mathieu Bourbonnais, an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia and co director of the Centre for Wildlife Coexistence, paints a stark picture of the region's vulnerability to wildfires.