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Nov 6, 2026
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Cape Breton hits five-year low in wildfires for 2026 season
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In total, 18.4 hectares were burned in the fires.
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Excerpt from SaltWire Network
Cape Breton Island saw its lowest number of wildfires in the last five years during the 2026 season, according to statistics released by the province last month. Overall, nine wildfires were reported in Cape Breton this year with five of those occurring in Cape Breton County. In total, 18.4 hectares were burned in the fires. […]
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