What exactly are 'zombie' fires, and how are they affecting wildfires this spring?
18-05-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca

What exactly are 'zombie' fires, and how are they affecting wildfires this spring?

The wildfire season is off to an early start in some parts of Canada — partially due to what are sometimes called "zombie fires" that have carried over from last year. Here's what we know about them.
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