Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke is flowing from dozens of wildfires burning in several
The smoke comes fromwildfires including the Tantallon fire in the Halifax Regional Municipality in the Nova Scotia province of Canada. According to the Nova Scotia government, more than 40,000 acres have been burned in the largest fire. Thousands of people have been displac...
The effects of hundreds of wildfires burning across thewestern provinces to Quebeccould be felt as far away as New York City and New England, blotting out skylines and irritating throats. U.S. authorities issued air quality alerts. Hazy conditions and smoke from the wildfires were...
(NEW YORK) — Wildfires burning in Canada have prompted hazardous air pollution conditions in the U.S. this week, as smoke moves South and lingers over much of the Northeast. While wildfires in California and other western states have prompted air quality warnings in the past, seeing them o...
Canada wildfires creating air quality issues in US Wildfires in Canada continue to cause smoky skies in parts of the U.S. FOX Weather explains how the fire is affecting the air quality. Weather News Tags Wildfires Extreme Weather Health
Environment Canada issued a poor air quality alert on Tuesday due to haze caused by wildfires in British Columbia, suggesting people with health issues should stay away from outdoor activities in Metro Vancouver area. (Xinhua/Liang Sen) 1 2 Next KEY WORDS:haze ...
Calgary, the largest city in Alberta, received a special weather alert, warning residents of poor air quality and reduced visibility due to wildfires. The Canadian environmental department advised people to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. According to the provincial government, ...
governments need to take a more proactive approach at combating the root causes of growing wildfires. Jun 27, 2023, 3:24 PM Chicago air quality hits 'very unhealthy' category as Canadian wildfire smoke infiltrates Midwest Canadian wildfire smoke is infiltrating the Midwest on Tuesday, and the...
The smoke has begun to breach borders,seeping as far south as North Carolina. Warm and dry conditions have sparked wildfires in nearly every Canadian province and territory, putting the country on track for itsworst wildfire season on record. ...
MORE: Air quality concerns in US will continue through summer due to Canada's wildfires For more than a month, the smoke from wildfires in different regions in Canada has been making its way to the U.S. In May, air quality alerts were issued in Montana, Idaho, ...