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Canada’s Record Wildfire Season Set to Worsen as Heat Builds

Canada's record-breaking wildfire season continues with 8.8 million hectares scorched, exacerbating by climate change and high temperatures.

Canada is expecting a worsened wildfire season as temperatures and drought continue to create ideal fire conditions.
The country has already surpassed the modern historical record for area burned, with 8.8 million hectares scorched so far.
Weather patterns have carried smoke into major US cities, triggering air quality alerts and flight disruptions.
Climate change and record temperatures globally have contributed to the increased risk of wildfires.
The jet stream's slowing and meandering due to Arctic ice melt may create high-pressure zones that exacerbate fire conditions.

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