In the arid, moisture-deprived woodlands of northern California, a well-timed rain shower typically signaled the end of a fire. However, in the marshy landscapes of Alberta, even a late-spring storm had little effect on slowing down the flames.
Canada is in the midst of a record-shattering fire season that has left more than 14m acres charred and stretched emergency resources to the limit – with months to go before the season ends.
