The average area graphic is followed by a shape representing the land area burned by fires so far this year.
“So far in 2023, more than 101,800 square kilometers of land has burned – and still counting.
“Quebec 43,500 km sq; The majority of land burned is in Quebec, where fires are still burning from last year’s fire season.
On average, in the 10-year period up to 2022, Quebec ranked sixth among Canada's provinces and territories for area burned, according to CIFFC data.
Alberta 17,300 km sq; Alberta's fire season exploded in early May, before vegetation had a chance to start growing again after the winter.”
Organizations:
Quebec
Locations:
“ Quebec, Quebec, Alberta