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Canada: thousands of people evacuated due to “mega-fires”
In Canada, “mega-fires” are back. Since the weekend of May 11 and 12, there have been hundreds of simultaneous fires, and several uncontrolled outbreaks. Thousands of residents had to be evacuated in the West.
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In Canada, “mega-fires” are back. Since the weekend of May 11 and 12, there have been hundreds of simultaneous fires, and several uncontrolled outbreaks. Thousands of residents had to be evacuated in the West.
Smoke and flames choke the Canadian sky. Since the weekend of May 11 and 12, hundreds of forest fires have raged in the west of the country. In a car, a resident films the blaze even though she has just evacuated her house for safety. The road is barely visible, and the air is unbreathable. The flames are only a few meters away. A fire taking place in British Columbia, near Fort Nelson, where 3,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes.
Gusts of wind which complicate the work of firefighters
Numerous fires are currently raging in Canada, with several outbreaks uncontrolled. Gusts of wind complicate the work of firefighters on Monday May 13. The authorities are trying to reassure, as in the neighboring province of Alberta. The winter, which was too mild, did not completely extinguish the numerous fires that had developed during the summer of 2023. That year, Canada experienced the worst fire season in its history.
