Forest Fire (40489 ha) in Canada 02 Jun 2023

Event summary

This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1014611
Countries: Canada
Start Date - Last detection*: 02 Jun 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
Duration (days): 19
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 40489 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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Latest media headlines

Articles: 1563 | About casualties: 8 | Last hour: 12

Smoke returns to GTA today with unsettled weather expected for Canada ... 2023-06-30T23:49+0200.

Toronto is beginning Friday with the worst air high quality on this planet forward of the lengthy weekend that’s anticipated to see loads of unsettled climate. Surroundings Canada has issued one other particular air high quality assertion f
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At least 13 die in extreme heat wave in US2023-06-30T23:48+0200.

At least 13 people have died from the extreme heat wave that has been tormenting the southern United States for two weeks, officials said Friday, with air in other parts of the country polluted by forest fires in Canada. The highest death
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Simcoe County in the path of severe thunderstorms with possibility of ... 2023-06-30T23:14+0200.

Severe thunderstorms may roll into parts of Simcoe County Friday afternoon with the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Coldwater, Orr La
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LiveUS temperatures continue to rise as millions affected by extreme h ... 2023-06-30T23:02+0200.

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For this events, GDACS has links to information from the following sources: (2), EC-JRC (27), WMO (1), INFORM (2), JRC (1),