Factoid - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) reported that there were 749 active Canadian wildfires as of 8/4/25. Five hundred three of these active fires are currently classified as "out of control", with the remainder classified as "under control" or "being held". A total of 4,037 wildfires have burned 6.7 million hectares of land (one hectare equals 2.47 acres) year-to-date through 8/4/25, according to the CIFFC.
Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @ 9:17 AM

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