Federal Officials Warn of ‘Especially Severe’ Wildfire Season in Canada

A helicopter drops water on a hot spot at the site of a wildfire in Tantallon, Nova Scotia, on June 1, 2023, in this handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO, Communications Nova Scotia

As several provinces struggle to contain out-of-control wildfires, federal officials warned on June 5 that Canada will likely see an “especially severe” wildfire season.

“Our modelling shows that this may be an especially severe wildfire season throughout the summer,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference in Ottawa.