13 facts about the wildfires ravaging Western Canada

Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 4:05 PM - Dry conditions have helped spark wildfires across Western Canada, contributing to hazy conditions that could be seen as far east as Quebec. Here's a breakdown of the current situation, by the numbers.

215,695 (hectares): So far, wildfires have burned through more than 215,000 hectares in B.C. this year.

25,000 (hectares): There are nearly 200 active wildfires currently burning in B.C. Two of the larger fires of the moment, the Boulder Creek and Elaho wildfires, have burned through 25,000 hectares so far. Both were caused by lightning.

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17,000: As of Monday, more than 17,000 people had signed a petition demanding the government bring the Martian Mars water bomber back in service to fight the fires. The 70-year-old plane was built for the U.S. Navy during the second world war. It hasn't been used since the province ended a contract with the company that owns it two years ago.

13,000: As many as 13,000 people have been evacuated in northern Saskatchewan due to wildfire threat.

1,400: As many as 1,400 military personnel may be sent to help with the fires in Saskatchewan.

900: Since April 1, 900 wildfires have been sparked in B.C. alone.

800: More than 800 people have been evacuated or put on evacuation alert across the province.

582: There have been 582 wildfires in Saskatchewan so far this season, compared to 210 in 2014.

184: The number of active wildfires still burning in B.C. as of Tuesday.

113: As of July 7, there were 113 active wildfires in Saskatchewan.

27: Forests Minister Steve Thomson told CTV that 27 news fires sparked in B.C. Sunday.

22: June 18, or 22 days ago, was the last time B.C.'s South Coast has seen measurable rainfall. 

10: Hazy conditions from the fires have contributed to poor air quality across B.C.

On Tuesday, the air quality rating in Whistler was on par with some of the world's most polluted cities, sitting at a rating of 10 -- the highest numerical rating on the chart (the next category is '+', or above ten). Air quality advisories have been issued for much of the South Coast and the North Peace River district.

6 (provinces): Smoke from the B.C. fires has spread across all three Prairie provinces and into Ontario and Quebec, contributing to hazy skies and vibrant sunsets. The smoke is large enough to be spotted from space by NASA satellites.