Fires raging across Atlantic Canada are forcing evacuations, destroying homes, and crippling industries, as Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick battle some of the most destructive blazes the region has faced in years.

Atlantic Canada is battling some of the worst, most destructive fires the region has ever seen. With more claims from homeowners, experts say insurance companies will likely raise premiums.

A new system has emerged in the eastern tropical Atlantic, heading westward toward the Leeward Islands as Hurricane Erin continues to spin.

There is little relief in sight for Atlantic Canada with drought conditions continuing and wildfires raging out of control in some locales

The growing threat of wildfires in Atlantic Canada is prompting concerns over rising insurance costs, as recent events highlight the increasing frequency and severity of such disasters in the region. Trisha Murray, a resident affected by the 2023 Upper Tantallon wildfire, recounted the day her home was destroyed.

For Atlantic Canada, the potential impacts depend on where Erin makes its turn and whether the storm remains offshore or tracks closer to the region. It is still far too early to determine its exact trajectory, but those in Atlantic Canada are encouraged to stay updated on the storm's progress over the coming days.

While the U.S. will be spared a landfall from monster Hurricane Erin, the impacts will be felt up and down the East Coast throughout the week with life-threatening coastal conditions, rip currents and big waves.

Hurricane Erin is not forecast to make landfall in Atlantic Canada – but a change to it’s current forecasted path could mean the Martimes could possibly see some indirect impact.

A pattern flip on the horizon promises to send hints of fall sweeping across much of Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada over the next two weeks. Not only will conditions cool off enough to open those windows, but some communities may even see low temperatures dip into the single digits.