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Devastating fires continue in Canada
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Fires
Land Monitoring
Location: Canada
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
Canada grapples with an unrelenting and devastating wildfire crisis, showing no signs of abating.
Alberta continues to be severely affected, with approximately 525,000 hectares of land scorched, making the 2023 fire season the fifth-busiest on record. Unfortunately, the situation is no better in other provinces. This image, captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on May 15th, reveals multiple active fire fronts in Saskatchewan, near Buffalo Narrows and Pinehouse.
Copernicus plays a crucial role in monitoring and providing valuable insights into wildfires, aiding in the management and response to these destructive events.
