Trees burned by wildfires in northern Manitoba are shown during a helicopter tour in the surrounding area of Flin Flon, Man. on Thursday, June 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Deal-Pool
Wildfire forecast anticipates high risk for new wildfires in B.C., Prairies, N.W.T.
May 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM
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OTTAWA — Federal officials say the start to this year’s wildfire season has been slow compared with 2025, but that the overall risk remains high.
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports 65 active wildfires across the country, six of which are classified out of control.
The highest-risk areas are in B.C. and the Northwest Territories.
Southern portions of the Prairies are believed to be more at risk in July while Ontario and Quebec are more at risk in August.
