As authorities in the Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Newfoundland battled forest fires, Environment Canada extended heat warnings in a number of provinces, as unseasonably hot conditions continue across the country
In the Northwest Territories officials are keeping a close eye on a “zombie” fire that flared back up after being dormant underground for a long time.
Researchers say zombie fires, which can occur in Arctic, subarctic and northern boreal forests, may become more common because of climate change. More than 3,800 square kilometres of land in the territory has been scorched by 189 wildfires so far this year.Article content In central Newfoundland, two massive forest fires were still not under control on Monday morning, and officials had declared a state of emergency for. Premier Andrew Furey said residents should be prepared for a possible evacuation.Article content
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