Rain is expected to offer relief in eastern Canada’s worst recorded wildfire season, but questions remain regarding its sufficiency.
The situation: Rainfall is expected in southwest Quebec on Sunday night, with fires further north in Quebec set to receive rain by Tuesday.
* Rain is also forecast in Alberta on Sunday.
The big question: Meteorologist Gerald Cheng questions whether the anticipated 10-20 millimeters of rain will be enough to quench the fires, with the possibility of lightning sparking more blazes.
By the numbers: Alberta reports 75 active wildfires, while Quebec has 133 active fires, 72 of which are considered out of control.
* Canada is on track to have its worst wildfire season on record, with 446 fires reported in Quebec this year compared to the 10-year average of 212 fires on the same date.
International support: Firefighters from the U.S., France, Spain, and Portugal have agreed to help control Canada’s wildfires.
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