Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season of the 21st century, according to Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair.
Posted: Jun. 13, 2023 7:49AMThe Donnie Creek wildfire is shown in this handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service.Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair announced the grim milestone Monday, saying more than 47,000 square kilometres have burned so far this year, with 431 wildfires currently burning across Canada.
One of those continues to threaten the Alberta community of Edson, where 8,400 residents remain under an evacuation order issued Friday. Hundreds of people in B.C. have either been forced from their homes or are under an evacuation alert as the 4,660-square-kilometre Donnie Creek blaze continues to rage, having grown to be the second largest ever recorded wildfire in the province.
A massive fire in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, remains out of control, although officials say the 235-square-kilometre Barrington Lake wildfire is no longer growing. Teams with the province’s Department of Natural Resources will be flying over the fire in southwest Nova Scotia this week and will use infrared scanners to detect areas where firefighters should be dispatched.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.
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