2025 was a record-breaking wildfire year in Canada. More than 6,100 fires were reported, more than double the ten-year average. Drought, high temperatures, and thunderstorms helped fires ignite early and continue through the fall. August rain helped control fires in the central prairies. However, eastern provinces faced dry conditions and intense blazes. Smoke from the wildfires reached the U.S., triggering long-lasting air quality alerts in states like Minnesota. | RFD-TV