Canada Faces One of the Most Destructive Wildfire Seasons in 2024

Canada's 2024 wildfire season is one of the most destructive on record, with significant fires damaging areas like Jasper, Alberta. The total cost of damages is estimated at C$880 million. Experts warn that as climate change progresses, wildfire seasons will become longer and more severe.

As summer ends in Canada, 2024's wildfire season is shaping up as one of the most destructive, significantly impacting towns like Jasper in the Canadian Rockies.

With a total scorched area ranking among the top six over the last half-century, the season has caused an estimated C$880 million in insured damages, primarily from July's fires.

Despite some cooler weather in late August providing relief, experts warn that longer, more destructive wildfire seasons are likely as climate change continues to impact the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)