Canada Wildfires

• Western Canada tourism operators’ burned by another summer of wildfires

  Another summer of wildfires means many tourism operators across western Canada are suffering from a significant drop in the number of visitors.

  Economy

  Sep 2
  
• Why can’t Canada put out all wildfires? What scientists, firefighters say

  As Canada's wildfire seasons continue to get worse, the country's firefighting and prevention strategies are being scrutinized both at home and abroad.

  Canada

  Aug 23
  
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• Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver Island

  The Mount Underwood wildfire area has received more than 30 millimetres of rain since Thursday. About 80 fires are burning across the province, including 4 that are out of control.

  Environment

  Aug 16
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• Canada vows more wildfire action as smoke sparks U.S. complaints

  Federal officials announcing $45.7 million in wildfire prevention research funding said the cross-border smoke underscores the need to combat climate change.

  Environment

  Aug 12
• Canada’s 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes

  The 2025 wildfire season is now Canada's second-worst after having burned through an area the size of New Brunswick, half the area burned during the record-setting 2023 season,

  Aug 8
• Winnipeg’s summer of smoke filled with toxins

  Winnipeg is experiencing a record-breaking summer for wildfire smoke, with new data saying 2025 has already surpassed the previous record set in 1961.

  Environment

  Aug 1
• Map of wildfires in Canada

  Global News' live interactive map shows where wildfires are burning as Canadians across the country face another severe wildfire season.

  Canada

  Jul 16
• Australia sends crews to help Canada in its fight against wildfires

  As wildfires burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from firefighters in Australia with a 96-personnel-strong contingent deployed.

  Canada

  Jun 10
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• As Canada’s wildfires rage, where is the smoke drifting?

  Air quality alerts stretch from Alberta to parts of northern Ontario, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, with some U.S. states also seeing advisories.

  Canada

  Jun 3
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• Smoke from western wildfires to blame for hazy southern Ontario skies

  In northern Ontario, air quality warnings have been issued by Environment Canada in connection to forest fires, but the southern part of the province has been impacted as well.

  Weather

  Jun 3