Ontario is experiencing its most severe wildfire season on record, with over 7,250 square kilometers of forest burned, surpassing the previous 2021 record.

The majority of this destruction occurred in the past 10 days, driven by extreme heat and thunderstorms near Thunder Bay, where temperatures reached 15 degrees above seasonal averages.Premier Doug Ford reported that 7,350 km² had already been scorched, though officials warn the final tally may rise.Wildfires have forced evacuations of over a dozen First Nation communities and created hazardous smoke conditions across the province.A massive 3,188 km² fire north of Thunder Bay is the largest contributor to the destruction.While recent rain has temporarily reduced activity, experts caution that northern Ontario remains at high risk due to prolonged dry spells.Climate change is cited as a key factor in intensifying wildfire seasons, with scientists urging an end to fossil fuel reliance.Federal records dating back to 1972 show this season as the worst on record, though satellite data may refine these estimates.