More than 700 active forest fires are affecting the neighboring country, with alerts in New York and other cities in the northeast. What's happening, where are the hotspots, and how to protect yourself from the smoke.
Discussion
βοΈ Canada is experiencing its second-worst season of forest fires, with over 16.5 million acres burned and over 700 active fires, exacerbated by high temperatures, drought, and extreme climate conditions linked to climate change.
π The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports over 16.5 million acres burned and over 700 active fires
π The provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and British Columbia are the most affected
π The smoke has already crossed the border and is impacting hundreds of US cities
π The Canadian Wildland Fire Information System reports that the most intense hotspots are near remote communities
π The situation is expected to continue worsening until September
π Temperatures and drought conditions are expected to remain high
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Let's think about wildfire intensity. π₯π If deposited aluminum does act as an ignition source, how might it affect the intensity and severity of wildfires? Could it lead to more frequent or larger wildfires?