"Canada Braces for Another 'Catastrophic' Wildfire Season, Government Warns"

The Canadian government has warned of the risk of another "catastrophic" wildfire season due to higher-than-normal spring and summer temperatures, exacerbated by El Nino weather conditions and the impact of climate change. Last year's unprecedented fire season saw over 6,600 blazes burning 15 million hectares, prompting the deployment of international firefighters and armed forces members. With warmer temperatures and widespread drought this winter, the government is allocating funds for new equipment and training additional wildfire firefighters, while also highlighting the link between climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires.