As temperatures soar and winds whip through dry fields, central California faces an elevated fire danger. Local fire agencies are gearing up for what could be a busy summer wildfire season.

A series of wildfires in Northeast British Columbia has severed communications to the Tumbler Ridge RCMP detachment. The blaze destroyed the area’s fibre optic cable, leaving the police force without telephone, cell phone, radio, or internet services.

As the death toll rises, Los Angeles is preparing for further devastation. Forecasts predict winds of up to 45 mph over the next few days, potentially accelerating wildfires that have been raging for a week.