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Jul 17, 2026
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Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country
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Article Excerpt
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks in front of a live map of smoke movement during a press conference updating media on ongoing forest fires in Ontario, in Toronto, Friday, July 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston Just over 900 fires are burning across Canada according to the national wildland fire summary. Of those, 122 are listed out of control. Smoke from those fires is choking out millions in major cities across North America. Here’s a brief look at what is happening around the country: ONTARIO Ontario Premier Doug Ford says approximately 190 wildfires are raging in the province’s nort…
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