Fewer wildfires in peak summer in Canada 2024

Rain from Hurricane Beryl, which caused flash flooding in the Mary Times, has also reduced the risk of wildfires in eastern Canada, federal officials said.

This season of forest fires has been less intense than 2023, which set a record. But the risk remains, particularly for British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

The number of active fires is increasing, and there are currently 284 wildfires in Canada, 135 of which are classified as "out of control."

About 1.3 million hectares of land have been burned by forest fires, which is close to the 10-year average.

Officials said none of the provinces have requested federal assistance this season, and Canada has not yet needed to request assistance from other countries to fight the fires.

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