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Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says Ottawa must act on wildfires, slamming "inaction" and calling for more resources instead of restricting movement.

Ontario is sending two water bombers to help fight wildfires in N.L., where 3,000 people have been evacuated and one blaze has grown to 52 square kilometres.

The massive wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is one of 17 active fires throughout the province, including four that are said to be 'out of control.'

The City of Kawartha Lakes says water bombers and firefighters have been battling what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area since Friday. 

Officials say firefighters in Nova Scotia remain focused on tackling the northern side of the Long Lake wildfire in the Annapolis Valley, which is closest to homes. 

The wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is said to be contained but there are still 37 active woodland blazes in the province, seven of which are considered to be out of control.

A Vancouver Island blaze near Port Alberni, B.C., that triggered several evacuation orders last week is now classified as being held.

The Long Lake wildfire is expected to grow, said Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection with Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Department.

Spain is fighting 14 major fires, while almost 4,000 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes and Greece's Fire Service is on alert outside Athens.

Predicting smoke from wildfires, as opposed to standard urban pollution from human activity, is a lot more complicated, experts say.

The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

Over 35,000 lightning strikes since Wednesday have sparked 65 new wildfires across B.C., prompting evacuations and a state of emergency near Cameron Lake.

Officials say the forecasted rain did not aid in reducing the active fires in the Kawartha Lakes region, with more dry, hot conditions expected this week.

Experts also say the longer and more intense wildfire seasons could mean longer-lasting impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

Provincial officials said Monday that there were 1,500 people who could be forced to flee the Irishtown area if things take a turn for the worse.

The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources says firefighters are back at the site of a large wildfire in the Halifax area on Wednesday morning.

DriveBC said Highway 3 was closed in both directions at Old Richter Pass Road. It has since reopened eastbound but remains closed westbound.

There are seven wildfires burning out of control in the province -- five of them in Newfoundland and two in Labrador, but the Kingston fire is far larger than the other fires.

Snow Lake Mayor Ron Scott says the mandatory evacuation order for the northern community is being lifted and residents are now allowed to return.

The Central Okanagan Regional District has activated its emergency operations centre, and says municipal and BC Wildfire Service firefighters are responding.