Canada Braces for Severe Wildfire Season Amid Persistent 'Zombie Fires'
With an early start to the wildfire season, Canada faces heightened risks due to ongoing 'zombie fires' and drought conditions, exacerbated by climate change.
- Canada's 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive on record, with over 6,551 fires burning nearly 71,000 square miles.
- 'Zombie fires,' smoldering below the surface from last year, are more common due to climate change, posing a significant threat.
- Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season, recruiting additional firefighters and banning outdoor fires near forests.
- Experts warn of a very active spring, with conditions set for more intense wildfires due to below-normal snowpack and warmer temperatures.
- Authorities are upgrading firefighting resources and preparing for the impacts of climate change on wildfire management.
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