US EditionKelowna, Kamloops ranked 1st in Canada for wildfire risk in 2025: Report
- Kelowna and Kamloops were ranked as Canada's most wildfire-prone communities for 2025 following severe fires in the region.
- This ranking highlights the continued wildfire threat following the 2023 Grouse Complex event, during which nearly 14,000 hectares were burned and over 35,000 residents were evacuated.
- The 2024 wildfire season set a historic record with insured losses reaching $8.5 billion, amid growing wildfire frequency and severity in Canada.
- Aren Mirzaian, CEO of MyChoice, stated, "preparation is more important than ever," urging residents in high-risk areas to review comprehensive home insurance coverage.
- Canada’s insurance industry faces increasing strain with rising reinsurance costs and signs of trouble, though it has not reached California’s crisis levels.
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