Large-scale wildfires are underway in North America, with the fire season being influenced by the current El Niño event.

The entities involved

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  • AMCS raised concerns over dredging impacts near Magnetic Island in Townsville, while El Niño threatens marine heatwaves in Queensland.06:15
  • NPS manages access to Yosemite National Park as El Niño strengthens and affects regional climate.04:52
• North America →

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  • New development at Niagara Falls is expected to attract visitors from North America.05:27
  • The NAFTA agreement, which established free trade between the U.S. and Mexico, is facing challenges including a screwworm outbreak in Mexican cattle and warnings of potential withdrawal from the trade deal.Thu 01:51

Related events

• Santa Ana winds pose greater fire risk in San Diego County, prompting working groups to coordinate fire preparedness.Oct 17
• A preparedness official received CERF funding and warned of El Niño's potential to worsen food insecurity in El Salvador.Oct 22
• El Nino is causing storm tracks to shift across North America.Oct 20
• El Niño is impacting weather patterns in the Cook Islands, which are discussed by the Pacific Islands Meteorological Council.Sep 10