OTTAWA — The start to wildfire season has been far less dramatic than it was last year but the risk of hot, dry weather and severe fires remains high, officials warned Thursday.

The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported around 90 fires burning as of noon on Thursday, including 12 classified as being out of control.

OTTAWA — The start to wildfire season has been far less dramatic than it was last year but the risk of hot, dry weather and severe fires remains high,…{ai:summary}<p>Wildfire season in Ottawa less dramatic than last year, but risk of severe fires remains high. About 90 fires burning, 12 out of control. #outdoors</p>

Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

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