Federal officials say forecast suggests high risk of wildfires in August
More than 5.5 million hectares of land have burned so far this year, more than double the 10-year average for mid-July.
There are 561 fires burning, including 69 that are considered out of control, and most of them are on the Prairies.
Officials say the fire risk rises throughout August and they are predicting higher than normal temperatures for most of the country next month.
August is also slated to bring below-normal rainfall levels for the Prairies, B.C. and the Maritimes.
Saskatchewan has already seen one of the worst fire seasons ever in terms of area burned, and a record number of people have been forced out of their homes in that province.
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