Canada at risk of another devastating wildfire season, federal government warns
The federal government says Canada is at risk of another devastating wildfire season, after an unusually warm winter, widespread drought conditions and a forecast of above-normal temperatures in the months ahead.
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![A reporter takes a photo of trees damaged by fire during a tour near Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que., Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined. A reporter takes a photo of trees damaged by fire](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7169289.1712769313!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/que-forest-fires-20231114.jpg)
The federal government says Canada is at risk of another devastating wildfire season, after an unusually warm winter, widespread drought conditions and a forecast of above-normal temperatures in the months ahead.