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Nearly 6 million hectares already:
While the heart of summer is in full swing, Canada is again the prey of fires. However, With almost six million hectares already consumed (the equivalent of the area of Croatia). Consequently, the 2025 season promises to be one of the most destructive ever recorded in the country. Meanwhile, And the worst could still be to come.
Under the combined effect of drought. In addition, temperatures far superior to seasonal normal, fires started earlier than usual and are now extending at a worrying pace. Furthermore, “This is one of the highest cumulative areas for this period of the year. behind the 2023 fire season record,” said Michael Norton, spokesperson for Natural Resources on Friday.
Towards a massive recovery of fires – Nearly 6 million hectares already
If the fires slowed down in intensity in June. the authorities fear a massive recovery in the coming weeks. “We are now entering what is normally nearly 6 million hectares already the two most active months of the season. ” said Michael Norton, stressing that several regions have conditions that are particularly conducive to the propagation of flames.
To date, more than 560 fires are active throughout Canadian territory. In an attempt to contain the braids, Ottawa called on international solidarity. Some 533 foreign firefighters-notably from the United States, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica and New Zealand-are already hard at work.
The center of the country particularly affected
The province of Manitoba. in the center of the country, was forced to declare the state of emergency for the second time in a few months. The figures are dizzying: the burned surface is ten times higher than the annual average. Since spring, 39,000 natives had to be evacuated. “First Nations nearly 6 million hectares already are disproportionately affected. ” said the Minister of Aboriginal services, recalling that they are “108 times more likely to be evacuated in emergencies” than the rest of the population.
Our file on Canada
Faced with this repeated crisis, the climate alarm signal is more relevant than ever. Canada, a large country of 40 million inhabitants, warms twice as fast as the world average. Less snow, shorter and softer winters, early summers: the cocktail is ideal for promoting fires, according to experts.
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