"Canada's Looming Threat: Zombie Fires Under Snow"
Zombie fires, or flameless, slow-burning fires, have been smoldering under layers of snow in Canada, triggering fears of another smog-filled summer in the US. The fires, remnants of last year's massive wildfires, cannot be put out due to a lack of firefighters on break in the off-season. The smog from Canadian wildfires impacted the US in 2023, with New York experiencing hazardous air quality. The prolonged smoldering of zombie fires is alarming, and the extreme drought in British Columbia has contributed to their increase. If the fires advance, the wildfire season in the province could start as early as March or April.