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Canada wildfire misinformation and forecasting gaps

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Latest: Global Wildfire Forecasting Gaps Highlight Need for Action

In early August 2026, social‑media platforms were flooded with false content about Canada’s severe wildfire season, including AI‑generated maps, fabricated evacuation numbers and inaccurate claims about U.S. firefighting

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