Currently 575 active fires in Canada, over 400 considered out of control
Fire grew from 600 to over 10,000 hectares in one day
Labrador West Health Centre temporarily closed due to wildfire
Premier Andrew Furey reported fire was moving about 21 kilometres in four hours
Residents advised to evacuate to Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador forces evacuation of 9,600 residents
A wildfire in eastern Canada, located near Labrador City in Newfoundland and Labrador, has forced the evacuation of approximately 9,600 residents due to its rapid growth and aggressive behavior. The fire grew from 600 hectares to over 10,000 hectares in just one day. Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador reported that the wildfire was moving about 21 kilometres in four hours, making it an 'extremely aggressive inferno.' The fire is currently six kilometres northwest of Labrador City.
Residents were advised to evacuate to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, which is a six-hour drive away. An evacuation alert was also issued for the neighboring community of Wabush. The Labrador West Health Centre in Labrador City was temporarily closed due to the wildfire.
Last year, Canada experienced its worst fire season in history with over 18.5 million hectares burned and fires raging simultaneously in both the east and west of the country. This year, there are currently 575 active fires in Canada, with over 400 considered out of control.
The cause of the wildfire is unknown at this time. The provincial fire service is working to contain it along with assistance from other provinces and the federal government.
Last year, Canada experienced the worst fire season in its history due to drier and hotter conditions caused by climate change.
Canada is currently battling 575 active fires with over 400 considered out of control, particularly in the western part of the country that has experienced a heat wave.
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Around 9,000 people have been evacuated from northeastern Canada due to wildfires.
Approximately 9,600 residents are evacuating due to the wildfire.
The fire had spread from 600 hectares to over 10,000 hectares in just four hours.
A fire in western Newfoundland and Labrador grew from 600 hectares to 10,000 hectares in a day.
Perfect fire conditions caused the inferno to move 21 kilometres in four hours and become ‘extremely aggressive’.
Thousands of people evacuated Labrador City and made their way to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, about 500 kilometres away.
Accuracy
The fire grew from 600 hectares to over 10,000 hectares in just four hours.
Approximately 9,600 residents are evacuating due to the wildfire.
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The author uses hyperbole in the phrase 'extremely aggressive inferno' to describe the fire, which is an example of figurative language and not a logical fallacy.
