Canada Forest Fires

• ‘We are sick of it’: Ontario forest firefighters burning out as concerns grow

  Ontario firefighters are demanding better pay, conditions and safety after an intense wildfire season that saw air quality warnings issued across North America.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2023
  
• Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. and B.C. affecting air quality in northern Ontario

  Environment Canada says wildfire smoke drifting from western and northern parts of the country has created hazardous air quality in parts of northern Ontario that could get worse.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2023
  
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• Rain, cooler temperatures could help fight Quebec wildfires in coming days

  Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said he hopes to have good news in the next 24 to 48 hours for displaced residents

  Fire

  Jun 13, 2023
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• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
• Another northern Quebec town evacuated as wildfires spread, feds approve military aid

  Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair confirmed Saturday the federal government had approved a request from Quebec seeking military assistance.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2023
• Wildfire smoke to spread into parts of N.S., air quality statement issued

  Smoke forest fires approaching from the west will move into western mainland Nova Scotia this afternoon.

  Weather

  Jul 21, 2021