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  <h2>Welcome to The Weather Network's hub for all wildfire information in Canada</h2>
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The wildfire season is off to a hot and early start across parts of Canada. A key part of staying safe is being informed, and that includes the latest news and tips on what to do if a wildfire ignites near your area.
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Evacuation orders mount as fire rages in Upper Tantallon, Hammonds Plains area

CBC: Evacuation orders mount as fire rages in Upper Tantallon, Hammonds Plains area

CBC: Fire officials said the fire had already consumed at least 10 homes and was spreading rapidly. (Katy Parsons/CBC)

Shelburne County forest fire out of control, says province

CBC: Shelburne County forest fire out of control, says province

CBC: The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables says a Shelburne County forest fire is out of control. (Department of Natural Resources and Renewables/Twitter)

Fire ban to end in parts of Alberta as progress continues on wildfires

CBC: Fire ban to end in parts of Alberta as progress continues on wildfires

(CBC/Alberta Wildfire)

Returning home to northern Saskatchewan bittersweet for some wildfire evacuees

CBC: Returning home to northern Saskatchewan is bittersweet for some wildfire evacuees

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Firefighters make progress on Alberta wildfires as more evacuees return home

CBC: Firefighters make progress on Alberta wildfires as more evacuees return home

burned-out-forest-east-prairie/Mike Symington/CBC

Some wildfire evacuees in Saskatoon could soon return home

CBC: Some wildfire evacuees in Saskatoon could soon return home

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Soaking rains may quell wildfires in B.C. and Prairies, new worries flood in

RETIRED: Soaking rains may quell wildfires in B.C. and Prairies, new worries flood in

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Rainy conditions continue to help firefighters in Alberta wildfire battle

CBC: Rainy conditions continue to help firefighters in Alberta wildfire battle

burned-out-cars-at-east-prairie-metis-settlement/Mike Symington/CBC

Heavy rain falls on B.C. wildfires, evacuation orders lifted in northeast

CBC: Heavy rain falls on B.C. wildfires, evacuation orders lifted in northeast

CBC: The B.C. Wildfire Service has downgraded two fires northwest of Fort St. John from 'out of control' to 'being held' status after heavy rain in the area Monday, which has meant that evacuation orders have been rescinded. (B.C. Wildfire Service)

Rain, storm threat is blessing and curse for B.C., Alberta fires

EXPIRED: Rain, storm threat is blessing and curse for B.C., Alberta fires

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Wildfire resources from Quebec land in Sask. to bolster firefighting effort

CBC: Wildfire resources from Quebec land in Sask. to bolster firefighting effort

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Crews making progress with KFN, Hay River wildfire despite challenges

CBC: Crews making progress with KFN, Hay River wildfire despite challenges

CBC: A view of the southern part of the fire burning near Hay River and Kátł'odeeche First Nation, on Saturday, May 20. (NWT Fire)

Flood watch issued for parts of B.C. already dealing with wildfires

CBC: Flood watch issued for parts of B.C. already dealing with wildfires

CBC: The Peace River near Hudson's Hope, B.C., is shown in 2019. The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the Peace region as well as tributaries around Hudson's Hope, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and other communities in northeast B.C. (Andrew Kurjata/CBC)

Rain to alleviate Western Canada fires, but storms may spark new blazes

EXPIRED: Rain to alleviate Western Canada fires, but storms may spark new blazes

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Out-of-control wildfire in Kootenay National Park expands in size

CBC: Out-of-control wildfire in Kootenay National Park expands in size

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Smoke offers some relief for Alberta firefighters in wildfire battle

CBC: Smoke offers some relief for Alberta firefighters in wildfire battle

highway-33-north-of-the-town-of-swan-hill-alberta/François Joly/Radio-Canada

Relief looms for wildfire-stricken B.C., Alberta, but comes with storm risk

EXPIRED: Relief looms for wildfire-stricken B.C., Alberta, but comes with storm risk

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Alberta on high alert for wildfire upsurge over scorching holiday weekend

REUTERS: Alberta on high alert for wildfire upsurge over scorching holiday weekend

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Western Canada to see much needed rain, return back to spring temperatures

EXPIRED: Western Canada to see much needed rain, return back to spring temperatures

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Alberta closes 12 provincial parks due to risk of wildfires over long weekend

CBC: Alberta closes 12 provincial parks due to increased risk of wildfires over long weekend

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Top five ways human-caused wildfires start

MIA GORDON: Top five ways human-caused wildfires ignite

Hope, B.C., wildfire/Submitted by Mitch Miller Miller, taken in Hope, B.C. 

Best practices to keep yourself safe from wildfire smoke

BY CONNOR: Best practices to keep yourself safe from wildfire smoke

Wildfire in Alberta/Kyle Brittain/Submitted

When does a wildfire finally stop burning? For some, it can be awhile

BY JACLYN: When does a wildfire finally stop burning?

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How Indigenous burning practices can help curb the biodiversity crisis

CONVERSATION: How Indigenous burning practices can help curb the biodiversity crisis

The Karuk and Yurok tribes in the Klamath region in the western United States are reinstating Indigenous fire stewardship practices. (F.K. Lake USDA Forest Service/Karuk Tribe)

Wildfire terms every Canadian should be familiar with

NEWS: Wildfire terms Canadians should be familiar with this summer

(BC WILDFIRE SERVICE) White Rock Lake BC Fire Aug 4 2021

AQI, AQHI, and your health: Understanding air quality ratings

NATURE: AQI, AQHI, and your health: Understanding air quality ratings

UGC by Samyem Tuladhar, smoke haze in Guelph ON

Talking about the warmth? Add heat dome to your vocabulary, here's why

WEATHER: Talking about the warmth? Add heat dome to your vocabulary, here's why

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10 tips for coping with wildfire smoke, from a public health expert

CONVERSATION: 10 tips for coping with wildfire smoke

UGC: Smoke and Fog for the first full week of school in Victoria. Courtesy: Islandhopefulsoul

Safeguard your home, community against wildfires before it's too late

NEWS: Safeguard your home, community against wildfires before it's too late

A helicopter fighting a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia. (James MacDonald/ Bloomberg Creative/ Getty Images)

Three wildfire lessons for hard-hit forest towns

CONVERSATION: Three wildfire lessons for hardest-hit forest towns

BC WILDFIRE SERVICE: The White Rock Lake wildfire, burning northwest of Vernon, B.C., is one of the largest of almost 300 fires burning across the province. (B.C. Wildfire Service)

What’s in wildfire smoke? Toxicologist explains health risks, best masks to use

CONVERSATION: What’s in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks and which masks can help

Jaclyn Whittal: Wildfire smoke in Oliver, BC, July 20, 2021

Canada faces a smokier future, and health systems need to prepare: Report

CLIMATE: Canada faces a smokier future, and health systems need to prepare: Report

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How to protect yourself from unhealthy air during wildfire season

NEWS: Breathe Easy: Tips to keep you safe from unhealthy air

Pexels: Smoky air, mask for pollutants. Credit: Vitor Santos/Pexels

Does breathing in wildfire smoke mean lung issues for life?

HEALTH - REXALL: Does breathing in wildfire smoke mean lung issues for life?

Wildfire smoke. Credit: Dr Courtney Howard/Submitted

How AI may be a game changer in fighting wildfires before they start

BY MIA: How AI may be a game changer in fighting wildfires before they start

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Smoke seasons aren’t new, but efforts to control wildfires should change

CONVERSATION: Smoke seasons aren’t new, but efforts to control them should change 

Wildfire smoke. Stump Lake, British Columbia. UGC: Karlo Keet. Date shot: August 15, 2021

50 per cent increase in catastrophic wildfires possible by 2100, report warns

CLIMATE - 50 per cent increase in catastrophic wildfires possible by 2100, report warns

firefighters responding to a wildfire (zorandimzr/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus)

Human activities are fuelling wildfires that burn carbon-sequestering peatlands

CONVERSATION - Up in smoke: Human activities are fuelling wildfires that burn essential carbon-sequestering peatlands

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As Alberta’s oilsands leak toxic wastewater, aquatic wildlife face new risks

CONVERSATION  - As Alberta’s oilsands continue leaking toxic wastewater, aquatic wildlife face new risks

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*Main image: Satellite view of a wildfire in July 2021 in Wapawekka Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada. (Credit: Pierre Markuse), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/).*

Wildfires in Canada%%The Weather Network

Aerial shot of wildfires burning in Saskatchewan in 2021. Photos by Pierre Markuse.

Hubpage: Wildfire. Satellite image of a forest fire in July 2021 in northern Saskatchewan (Wapawekka Hills). The image covers an area of about 56 kilometres in width and is based on Copernicus Sentinel data. (Pierre Markuse), CC BY 2.0

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Latest information on the Canadian wildfires burning in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia

Welcome to The Weather Network's hub for all wildfire information in Canada