Canada At Risk Of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Season, Government Warns

By Aliza Chasan, CBS Minnesota

April 11, 2024

Canadian officials on Wednesday warned the country could face another catastrophic wildfire season after last year's historic fires.

There were warmer-than-normal temperatures and widespread drought conditions across Canada this winter, officials disclosed. Weather outlooks indicate that Canada can expect higher-than-normal temperatures this spring and summer as well, setting the stage for wildfires.

"With the heat and dryness across the country, we can expect that the wildfire season will start sooner and end later, and potentially be more explosive," Canada Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said at a press conference.

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