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March 24, 2025 - 5:00 PM
A five-part documentary series will take viewers on a journey to discover what it means to be a first responder to modern mega-wildfires and will show the resilience of the communities affected.
Wildfire is set to be released by Knowledge Network next month, according to a media release. The series will take viewers behind the scenes to see what fighting a wildfire is really like and will provide the perspective of an Indigenous firefighting crew in B.C.
Wildfire explores the impact the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season in B.C. had on communities with over 2.84 million hectares burned.
“As wildfires grow more intense, understanding how they’re fought and managed is crucial,” Knowledge Network CEO Michelle van Beusekom said in the release. “We hope the series deepens appreciation for the incredible work being done by wildland firefighters and sparks a broader conversation about how we adapt to the evolving wildfire landscape.”
The series was created by former wildland firefighters Simon Shave and Clayton Mitchell. Although not typically permitted, BC Wildfire Service granted a filming exception for the creation of the series due to their previous firefighting experience.
Wildfire isn’t just about dramatic footage, Shave and Mitchell said, they wanted to unlock the human stories of not only those affected, but those fighting the infernos who are so often also personally impacted.
"It was incredible to witness the power communities can have when they rally together during loss and disaster,” they said.
Knowledge Network is BC’s view-supported educational broadcaster and is a free service for all BC residents.
You can watch the five-part documentary Wildfire on Knowledge Network here beginning at 8 p.m., April 29.
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