What’s next for Canada’s wildfire season? Ottawa to share update
18-08-2026 16:36 via globalnews.ca

What’s next for Canada’s wildfire season? Ottawa to share update

There are currently 582 active wildfires burning across Canada, 31 of which are labelled as out of control, according to Natural Resources Canada.
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