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Canadian wildfires, the second worst on record, have caused significant smoke pollution across the midwest and northeast US, leading to poor air quality and health advisories in multiple states, with conditions expected to persist due to prevailing wind patterns.
Heavy storms caused flash floods in the Southeast US, while Canadian wildfires and extreme heat are degrading air quality across the Midwest and West, with active fires and fire weather alerts in several regions.
During Canada's intense wildfire season, farmers in British Columbia actively fought fires to save their farms, forming an ad hoc fire brigade using their land knowledge and equipment, highlighting community resilience amid slow official response times.
Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire crisis with 4 million football fields burned, over half of the 203 active fires being 'out of control,' driven by drought, high temperatures, and strong winds, leading to widespread evacuations and smoke reaching Europe and the US.
Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have burned 1.7 million acres, causing evacuations, fatalities, and widespread smoke affecting the US Midwest. Most fires are human-caused, with conditions expected to worsen due to hot, dry weather and climate change. Canada is responding with emergency measures, military aid, and support for firefighting efforts.
Canadian wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba have led to evacuations and air quality alerts across North America, with hot, dry, and windy conditions fueling the fires amid concerns over climate change's role in worsening wildfire seasons.
Massive wildfires in western and central Canada are causing large-scale evacuations and sending hazardous smoke into the US Midwest and Great Lakes, with climate change contributing to the severity and frequency of these fires, which are expected to continue intensifying this summer.
Canada is experiencing severe wildfires leading to the evacuation of 17,000 people, with smoke drifting toward the U.S., highlighting the ongoing wildfire crisis.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is drifting over New York and other regions, causing hazy skies and slightly impacting air quality. The smoke is expected to remain high enough in the sky to create some haze but is not anticipated to be severe. Other cities along the Eastern Seaboard are also reporting moderate air quality readings due to the smoke.
An air quality alert has been issued in Michigan due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with the concentration of fine particulates potentially resulting in unhealthy air quality, particularly for sensitive groups. The alert is expected to be short-lived, but officials warn that warmer temperatures later in the week could lead to higher ozone levels. Detroit has opened its recreation centers and public library branches as cooling centers for residents to seek relief from the poor air quality and heat. The number of air quality action days in Detroit has already reached 19 this year, compared to five last year.
Air quality in the northern and eastern US is rapidly declining as hundreds of Canadian wildfires burn out of control, with twenty US states under air alerts. Major Canadian cities are also affected, prompting the deployment of federal troops to fight the fires. Health officials in both countries are warning of medium to high smoke risk, and residents are advised to limit outdoor activities. The wildfires have resulted in the deaths of two Canadian firefighters, and a nine-year-old boy's death may also be linked to the smoke. This summer, Canada has experienced its worst wildfire season on record, with over 24 million acres burned so far. Climate change is increasing the risk of such wildfires.
An air quality alert has been issued for the Syracuse area in Upstate New York due to smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the region. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has warned of high levels of fine particulates, which can be harmful to health. The Department of Health advises individuals, especially children and those with respiratory problems, to limit strenuous outdoor activity. The smoky haze is a result of ongoing wildfires in western Canada.
The Air Quality Alert has been extended in Southeast Lower Michigan as smoke from the wildfires in Canada continues to affect the region. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 211, indicating unhealthy conditions. Showers and storms are possible in the late afternoon and evening on Saturday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again affected parts of the United States, particularly the Midwest, causing disruptions and health concerns. Cities such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit experienced the strongest impact, with residents wearing face masks and outdoor events being delayed or canceled. While New York City avoided the worst this time, public health concerns remain in upstate New York, where air quality alerts are in place. The Canadian wildfires have burned over 13 million acres of forest, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The fires could continue to impact air quality across North America for several more weeks.
Washington, D.C. has issued a Code Red alert for air quality due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, which has caused worsening conditions in the city. The poor air quality may be particularly harmful to individuals with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens. Other cities in the U.S., including Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, are also experiencing some of the worst air quality. Residents are advised to wear masks, reschedule outdoor activities, and opt for less strenuous exercises.