Canada’s Wildfires: Calm Now, Danger Ahead | Winnipeg News

Canada’s wildfire season is easing thanks to recent rain, with fewer acres burned than last year—but don’t relax yet. July and August are forecasted to bring hotter, drier conditions, especially around Hudson Bay. Intense fires in B.C.’s Boston Bar have already destroyed homes and forced evacuations, with risks climbing through August. The federal government’s new fleet of 10 firefighting aircraft is already in action, highlighting how climate disasters like floods in Manitoba are becoming more frequent. And yes—flying drones near wildfires is still illegal and can seriously hinder firefighting efforts, as seen recently in northeastern Ontario. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d3c2c8e89c0338f