Moths, Fire, and Fear in Kamloops | Vancouver News

Kamloops residents are sounding the alarm as Douglas-fir tussock moths rapidly defoliate trees in Juniper Ridge, turning forests brown and raising fears of a wildfire disaster—especially for those who survived the 2021 evacuation. Experts warn dead trees fuel fires more easily, and while spraying is limited to spring, officials are monitoring the outbreak. In the meantime, fire safety experts urge homeowners to protect their properties by clearing embers and flammable debris, turning immediate risk mitigation into a community-wide effort. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83d6dced26cd1155