Canada wildfires burn area the size of Croatia

MONTREAL: Canada has experienced its worst wildfire season, with over 13.6 million acres burned this year, comparable to the size of Croatia, amid the ongoing threat of climate change. As of now, approximately 3,000 wildfires have occurred in 2025, displacing 39,000 Indigenous residents, with officials warning of continued fire activity in the coming months.

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Canada’s wildfires have burned over 13.6 million acres this year, an area similar to Croatia, marking one of the country’s most destructive fire seasons intensified by climate change.

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