Qubec fire map

June 2, JPEG. Smoke continued to pour from fires in the Quebec province of Canada on June 2,

Canada is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season on record, as hundreds of blazes burning from coast to coast continue to send tremendous plumes of smoke into the atmosphere — and over the U. A map updated daily by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre shows how widespread the wildfires have become. Eastern provinces like Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia have been hit particularly hard this year by large and at times uncontrollable blazes. Officials on Wednesday reported active fires in British Columbia, along Canada's west coast. To the east, Alberta had the second-highest number of active blazes with while Quebec, which borders New England, had But with the season occurring annually from May until October, devastation seen from the outset this year put the country almost immediately on track for its worst season in more than 30 years.

Qubec fire map

Quebec is facing a worrying situation, with a significant increase in forest fires in recent times. Hot, dry weather conditions have created an environment conducive to the rapid spread of fires. Authorities and fire-fighting teams are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control and protect our precious forest resources. CartoVista has designed an interactive map, updated daily, to provide a visual overview of the situation. The size of the symbols indicates the surface area of each fire, while the color represents the current status Out of control, Under control, Under observation, etc. When available, the outline of each traffic light is also displayed. This visualization provides a better understanding of the extent and status of forest fires across the province. Another slide shows the origin of active forest fires in Quebec. The remainder of fires are attributable to anthropogenic causes such as industrial operations, railroads, recreational activities or irresponsible behavior by residents. Understanding the causes of fires is crucial to implementing effective prevention measures. This theme shows the number of days elapsed since the start of each fire. Nearly two-thirds of the fires in progress have been burning for more than 20 days, underlining the persistence of the situation and the challenges facing fire-fighting teams. This data highlights the importance of rapid, effective intervention to contain fires as quickly as possible. This supplementary theme presents the areas affected by heavy smoke, based on data from BlueSky Canada.

When available, the outline of each traffic light is also displayed.

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As firefighters rushed to protect communities under threat, more than forest fires continued to burn in Quebec, the vast majority of them out of control, coating much of the province in thick smoke and haze. The fires prompted air quality warnings across Quebec on Monday morning, including in Montreal, where Environment Canada urged residents to take precautions against smog. The special air quality statement extended over much of the province, stretching from the north shore to James Bay and including part of the Outaouais. Monday late afternoon, the Atikamekw community of Opitciwan, kilometres north of Montreal, announced it would be taking people with respiratory and mobility issues to Roberval or Lac Saint-Jean in the Saguenay region due to the deterioration of air quality. He said he witnessed the proximity of the flames to residential areas and how unpredictable they were. Yan Boulanger, a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada said that the ground covered by the fires in Quebec's commercial forests in the past four days is massive and estimates that it's equal to what was covered in the past 10 years combined. The agency is prioritizing fighting fires that pose an urgent risk to human life or critical infrastructure. One day a fire could be going away from a community whereas the next day a wind shift could change that. Morin hoped the rain and colder weather forecast for later this week would help firefighters gain the upper hand on some blazes. Smog filled the air in the Montreal area on Monday afternoon.

Qubec fire map

Canada is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season on record, as hundreds of blazes burning from coast to coast continue to send tremendous plumes of smoke into the atmosphere — and over the U. A map updated daily by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre shows how widespread the wildfires have become. Eastern provinces like Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia have been hit particularly hard this year by large and at times uncontrollable blazes. Officials on Wednesday reported active fires in British Columbia, along Canada's west coast. To the east, Alberta had the second-highest number of active blazes with while Quebec, which borders New England, had But with the season occurring annually from May until October, devastation seen from the outset this year put the country almost immediately on track for its worst season in more than 30 years.

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These two slides visually present the number of fires and the air quality index by municipality in color-coded figures. Areas in red indicate those most affected. Home Layers Interactive mapping and visualization of the current forest fire situation in Quebec with CartoVista Interactive mapping and visualization of the current forest fire situation in Quebec with CartoVista. Here are the largest wildfires in U. The agency's overall tally fell from active fires reported on Tuesday, following an increase from the active blazes reported the day before. The lower image shows a close-up view of the fires areas where MODIS detected active fire are outlined in red to the southeast of Mistassini Lake. Nearly all the fires were started by lightning. The CartoVista platform unlocks the power of web mapping in the cloud. Smoke impact. Plus, as CBS News previously reported , harsh weather conditions in Canada are fueling the fires and making it harder for firefighters to combat the flames. Canada is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season on record, as hundreds of blazes burning from coast to coast continue to send tremendous plumes of smoke into the atmosphere — and over the U. Subscribe to our newsletters. The specialized crews include hot shots, smoke jumpers and fire management personnel from a range of federal agencies including the U. Understanding the causes of fires is crucial to implementing effective prevention measures. Twitter Instagram.

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The size of the symbols indicates the surface area of each fire, while the color represents the current status Out of control, Under control, Under observation, etc. Officials on Wednesday reported active fires in British Columbia, along Canada's west coast. Texas Panhandle wildfires are leaving "dead animals everywhere". Of the remaining wildfires being monitored, were considered "under control" and another were "being held," which is the label assigned when a fire is not under control but also is not moving. Please enter email address to continue. Image of the Day Land Fires. Lawrence toward the island of Newfoundland far right edge. These two slides visually present the number of fires and the air quality index by municipality in color-coded figures. Since early spring, a significant number of fires have been brought under control or even extinguished. Political leaders, including President Biden, and environmental experts have pointed to the causal link between rising temperatures driven by climate change, as well as drought, and the extreme wildfire season that Canada is experiencing now. Design intuitive data visualizations and sophisticated presentations that puts YOUR data on a map. Let's go. The forest fire situation in Quebec continues to give cause for concern.