Image of the day
The smoke generated by the Canadian wildfires continues to engulf the sky of North America
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Fires
Land Monitoring
Location: North America
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery
This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 22 June 2023, shows the massive smoke cloud produced by the multiple wildfires ongoing in Québec engulfing the sky of North America.
Several communities in this Canadian province have been advised to prepare for evacuations, as the province’s forests Minister warned that firefighters were on the verge of losing control of dozens of previously contained fires.
Copernicus plays an important role in monitoring and providing timely information about wildfires, assisting first responders in their management and response.
