HAMILTON, Canada

With over 6.88 million hectares (17 million acres) burned as of Wednesday, Canada continues to battle an exceptionally severe wildfire season.

More than 740 wildfires are burning across Canada's provinces, the majority being in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).

Local media reports stated that at least 15,000 people remain displaced in Manitoba, where fires have triggered a second provincewide state of emergency this summer.

As Manitoba remains under a state of emergency until Aug. 8, provincial authorities warned on Tuesday that "fire danger remains high to very high across much of the province today."

Describing the situation in the province as "the worst on record in the last 30 years," they said that more than 1.55 million hectares of land burned in Manitoba.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, fast-moving blazes have destroyed homes, cut off power, and continue to threaten communities, while Nova Scotia has banned nearly all outdoor activities in forested areas.

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan described the situation as "very serious," confirming the loss of multiple structures near the towns of Broad Cove and Kingston.

CIFFC reported that new fires have started daily in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, many of which are ignited by lightning and fueled by dry, hot weather.

According to official information reported by Saskatchewan's provincial authorities, "there are 80 active wildfires" as of Tuesday.

"Of those active fires, seven are categorized as contained, 15 are not contained, 42 are ongoing assessments, and 16 are listed as protecting values," it said.

Environment Canada has also issued repeated air quality warnings as thick smoke spreads across provincial borders, even reaching the US.

A group of fire fighters from Chile also arrived in Alberta to help with the response on Aug. 1, as provincial officials have expressed gratitude on social media saying "Working side by side with you makes a real difference in our wildfire response."