Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’

More than 470 Canadian fires classified as out of control' as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning

With hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada's 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies.

More than 470 fires across the country are currently classified as out of control", according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).