A man whose house burned during a wildfire has joined forces with a retired forester to create a documentary film tackling B.C.'s wildfire crisis.

Rick Maddison, who lost his home in the 2003 Okanagan Mountain wildfire, and Murray Wilson of Vernon have teamed up to create the film B.C. Is Burning, a documentary that focuses on solutions, rather than devastation.

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The project began in 2024, and the team is looking to raise funds to help finish the project and distribute the film.

Led by Okanagan-based Distill Media, filming has taken place throughout B.C. (including Lumby, in the North Okanagan), Nevada, and California B次元官网网址� where the team observed innovative forest management techniques designed to make wildfires more controllable and less destructive.

The documentary features interviews with leading experts, including scientists, carbon specialists, and forestry professionals, providing a comprehensive look at the problem and potential solutions.

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The team is hoping to raise $45,000.  

Recognizing the filmB次元官网网址檚 importance for B.C.B次元官网网址檚 future, Kelowna-based Homestead Foods, a local hydroponics and sustainable farming operation, has agreed to match donations up to $22,500 to fund the final stages and the launch of the documentary.

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With support from the community, the goal is to ensure the documentary reaches as many people as possible, providing solutions in the fight to reduce wildfires in B.C.

To watch the trailer and donate, visit