{
  "question": "Was today a wildfire in Canada?",
  "url": "https://was.today/a-wildfire-in-canada",
  "verdict": "yes",
  "headline": "YES",
  "answer": "Yes — Canada has 47 active wildfires, including a 301,240-hectare blaze near Collins.",
  "details": [
    "47 active fires in Canada as of 22 October 2026",
    "Biggest blaze is near Collins, roughly 301,240 hectares",
    "2026 season: 5,400+ fires, about 4.5 million hectares burned"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "NASA EONET natural events",
      "url": "https://eonet.gsfc.nasa.gov/"
    },
    {
      "title": "Canada.ca",
      "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-provides-an-update-the-2026-wildfire-season--october-update.html?wbdisable=true#1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Canada.ca",
      "url": "https://www.canada.ca/fr/securite-publique-canada/nouvelles/2026/10/le-gouvernement-du-canada-fait-le-point-sur-la-saison-des-feux-de-foret-de-2026-mise-a-jour-doctobre.html#1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Sudbury Star",
      "url": "https://www.thesudburystar.com/press-releases/pr-newswire/government-of-canada-provides-an-update-the-2026-wildfire-season-october-update/"
    },
    {
      "title": "Live Wildfire Map | Active Fires Worldwide Today 2026",
      "url": "https://currentwildfires.com/en/?lat=-2.028&lng=111.4306&zoom=8"
    },
    {
      "title": "Northern Pride Publications",
      "url": "https://northernprideml.com/2026/10/feds-provide-update-on-canadas-2026-wildfire-season/"
    }
  ],
  "date": "2026-10-24",
  "place": null,
  "permalink": "https://was.today/a-wildfire-in-canada/2026-10-24",
  "scope": "global",
  "volatile": true,
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-24T00:27:37.288Z"
}