Canada's wildfire danger high in September, Ottawa warns

Canada August 19, 2026 11:34 AM

August has been a brutal month for wildfires across Canada after a tame start to the season, and unfavourable conditions are expected to persist across much of the country during September. Jillian Piper reports on Canada's updated wildfire forecast, and how the federal government is responding.

Canada's wildfire danger high in September, Ottawa warns

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