Canada confronts one of the biggest forest fires in its history – Cyprus Newspaper
Forest fires out of control in the western and central parts of Canada, tens of thousands of people from their homes. While the bad estimates made in the country about the fire season of this year took place one by one, the clouds of smoke began to reach the northern cities of the USA.
On Thursday, it rose to the “extreme” level. According to the Canadian Forest Fires Center, more than 160 fires are currently going on in the country and about half of them are completely out of control.
It was increased to 5th level with the highest national emergency preparatory level. This level was only seen on July 15 last year.
More than 17,000 people were evacuated
In Manitoba, approximately 17,000 people were released from settlements such as FLin FLON, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Cross Lake and Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. State Prime Minister Wab Kinew said this was the ları the biggest evacuation in living memories ”. Similarly, thousands of people were displaced in Saskatchewan.
Fires Threaten US cities
According to scientific modeling, the smoke rising from the fires in Manitoba will reach the US upper middle and lakes region on Thursdays and Fridays. Cities such as Green Bay, Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit are at risk. Air quality warnings were released in Minnesota and Michigan. In Minnesota, fine particle levels will reach unhealthy values for everyone.
The smoke carried in the lower and medium atmosphere can both reduce the visibility and severely disrupt the air quality. The smoke in the upper atmosphere can cause bright sunsets and sunrise by reducing sunlight, although not directly breathing.
Towards climate change and record season
2023 was the worst forest fire season in the history of Canada. Extreme heat and drought led to more than 45 million acres of space. This year has already burned 1.58 million acres of land – this figure is 40 percent higher than the same period of the last 10 years. In Manitoba, the burning area so far is four times the average.
Authorities, due to climate change, fire seasons extend, fires have become more frequent and more severe, he says. Estimates show that more smoky days for millions of people during the summer are at the door.
