5 Images Explain Why the Alberta Forest Fires Are So Hard to Stop
Global Forest Watch
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Fires are a natural part of many boreal forest ecosystems, but the massive blaze raging in Alberta, Canada is a catastrophe that threatens human health, the economy and the environment. The fire has already displaced 80,000 people—the largest fire evacuation in Canada’s history—and threatens hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest.
This current episode in the #Fort_McMurray area is remarkable in its size, extent and human impact. Data from the Global Forest Watch platform provide context on what’s going on with Alberta’s forest fires:
