Outdoors Cottage Q&A: What happens to wildlife after a large forest fire? By Cottage Life Published: July 31, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Wildfires are now commonplace across much of Canada. While we understandably focus on the people involved, what about the wildlife affected by these disasters? In this video, Cottage Life Editor Michelle Kelly explains what happens to animals when a wildfire tears through their habitat. Plus, what wildlife do to rebuild in the aftermath. Related Story Why you need a grab-and-go emergency kit this wildfire season Related Story Your choice of building materials can impact your cottage’s wildfire resilience Related Story A new public alert is notifying Canadians about poor air quality from wildfires