Over 5,400 Wildfires Burn 4.5 Million Hectares Across Canada in 2026

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Published: 2026-10-30
Category: weather
Source: Wildfire Today (reporting on federal government update)

Canada's 2026 wildfire season saw more than 5,400 wildfires burn approximately 4.5 million hectares, displacing tens of thousands of residents. Prolonged periods of heat, drought, and low humidity fueled the increased fire activity, particularly impacting Northwestern Ontario, southern British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories.

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