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Canadian forest fire centre responds to unprecedented wildfire season

With 415 active wildfires across the country as of Tuesday afternoon, and 238 were considered out of control, it has meant long hours for people working at the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre trying to figure out where firefighters and equipment are needed most at any given time.

Smoke from wildfires burning across both Ontario and Quebec blanket the skyline in Kingston, Ont., June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

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Canadian forest fire centre responds to unprecedented wildfire season

With 415 active wildfires across the country as of Tuesday afternoon, and 238 were considered out of control, it has meant long hours for people working at the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre trying to figure out where firefighters and equipment are needed most at any given time.

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