Canada Wildfires

• 3 people killed after plane fighting wildfire crashes near Fort Simpson, N.W.T.

  Three people were found dead after their fixed-wing Turbo Commander AC960, which was fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories, crashed near Fort Simpson.

  Fire

  Jun 25
  
• Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response

  The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry says Canada needs to fund a national fleet of modern firefighting aircraft and create an office to co-ordinate wildfire responses.

  Fire

  Jun 10
  
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• As wildfire season nears, Canada leasing 10 new firefighting aircraft

  Provincial and territorial wildfire agencies will be able to request the use of four air tankers, one spotter plane and five heavy lift helicopters to fight wildfires, feds say.

  Environment

  May 25
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• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
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• 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, 2025
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• 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, 2025