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Canada wildfires burned 94% of land in just five weeks

Original: # canada What was particularly remarkable this year was the exceptionally rapid rate at which burned area accumulated ov

Analysis of Canada's wildfire season shows an exceptionally rapid accumulation of burned area this year. Estimates indicate roughly 94% of the total land burned was consumed in just five weeks, between the end of June and the end of July, a pace described as remarkable even by recent wildfire-season standards.

Why now: The unprecedented speed and concentration of this year's wildfire destruction in Canada is drawing attention amid ongoing climate concerns.

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• # canada What was particularly remarkable this year was the exceptionally rapid rate at which burned area accumulated over a very short period of time. Estimates indicate that approximately 94% of the total area burned occurred during the five weeks between end of June and end… · Snoro · 4

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