Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’

<p>More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning</p><p>With hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies.</p><p>More than 470 fires across the country are currently classified as “out of control”, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/11/canada-wildfire-season">Continue reading...</a>