Canada struggles with over 480 wildfires nationwide, prompting a $17M resilience investment.

Canada faces a 'severe' wildfire situation with over 480 fires burning nationwide, straining firefighting resources. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre warns of critical conditions, especially in British Columbia. In response, the federal and Yukon governments will invest over $17 million to enhance wildfire resilience in Southern Yukon communities, focusing on fuel break construction and other preventive measures.