Summary:
- More than 37 million acres burned in Canada's ongoing wildfire crisis.
- Smoke from the fires affecting air quality in the U.S.
- Climate change contributing to the severity of the wildfire season.
- Fires spreading rapidly, leading to evacuations and destruction of homes.
- Unprecedented drought conditions contributing to the wildfire threat.
- Canadian firefighters receiving support from the army.
It's been a very difficult summer in Canada, as that country has battled one wildfire after another. More than 37 million acres have burned, and the smoke from those fires has, at times, affected air here in the U.S. A new analysis out this week finds that climate change increases the likelihood of the hot, dry weather that helped fuel the unprecedented wildfire season. Dan Rivers of Independent Television News has the story.
Glimpse into Canada's Wildfire Crisis
Rapid Spread and Evacuations
Unprecedented Destruction
Impact of Wildfires
Frontline Battle and Ongoing Threat
But Canada's summer of fire is still a long way from being burnt out.
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