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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Sparks Air Quality Warnings Across Nova Scotia

Smoke from the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, is affecting air quality across much of the province, including Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants counties. Environment Canada has issued warnings, noting that smoke can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, and pose health risks for the elderly, children, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities as smoke levels fluctuate with changing winds.

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A couple sitting against a log on Kitsilano Beach are silhouetted during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

People posing for a selfie are silhouetted during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

Wind-whipped waves crash onto Kitsilano Beach as a woman is silhouetted while taking photographs during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

People are silhouetted while playing kick volleyball during sunset as smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island hangs in the air, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfire Returns, Prompts Air Quality Alert

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An Air Quality Alert was issued for the region. This video shows a hazy sunrise in Cambridge, MA.

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US: Las Vegas Wakes Up to Hazy Skies as California Wildfire Smoke Blankets Region

Smoke from fires across the West and Canada is causing potential health risks for people across the U.S. A smoke alert was issued for the Las Vegas Valley as a result of California wildfires, the Clark County Division of Air Quality announced on Tuesday, August 5. This video filmed on Friday morning, showing a hazy sky over Las Vegas.

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US: Boston Sky Turns Hazy Due to Wildfire Smoke from Canada

Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern United States, including New England. The smoke created hazy skies across these regions, but conditions are expected to improve as shifting winds help to disperse the haze.

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Canada Wildfires Impact North America's Air Quality

Handout photo dated on August 3, 2025, shows Canada is currently facing an intense fire season, with hundreds of active wildfires across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. Smoke from these fires has severely degraded air quality both locally and across borders, including the United States. This false colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 3 August 2025, shows the smoke cloud from the wildfires engulfing skies over Canada and the US. According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), June and July 2025 saw severe wildfire activity in Canada, with daily total wildfire intensity and emissions consistently above the 2003-2024 average throughout the summer. August 3, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Canada Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality in New York to Unhealthy Level

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to blanket parts of the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, August 5, triggering hazardous Air Quality Alerts from the Great Lakes to New York City.

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter battles wildfires near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

Road closures in the area of wildfires near Coombs, B.C., are shown on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Chilliwack in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A man walks along the St. Lawrence River in front of the Old Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A tour boat makes its way along the Ottawa River as haze from wildfires burning in Canada's prairie provinces affects the area, in Ottawa, ON, Canada, Friday June 6, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A cargo ship sails through the Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A tour boat makes its way along the Rideau Canal as buildings are obscured with haze from wildfires burning in Canada's prairie provinces, in Ottawa, ON, Canada, Friday, June 6, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

Thip Sourinh fishes on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, QC, Canada on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A cargo ship sails through the Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. Photo by Christinne Muschi/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

Two geese float on the Rideau Canal as buildings are obscured with haze from wildfires burning in Canada's prairie provinces, in Ottawa, ON, Canada, Friday, June 6, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Haze Blankets New York Due to Ongoing Canadian Wildfires

More than 200 wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke into several U.S. states, including the East Coast. Air quality alerts remained in effect for some areas, especially near the Canadian border.

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Canada: Wildfires Rage Across Manitoba, Blanketing Skies in Smoke

More than 200 wildfires continued to burn across Canada as of Friday, June 6, prompting nationwide air quality alerts as smoke drifts into the U.S. In Manitoba, over 20 fires, including several that are "out of control," forced approximately 19,000 people to evacuate their homes.

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador 2

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Ontario

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for Toronto and most of Ontario due to the smoke from wildfires burning across Canada.

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

An aerial photo released on June 2, 2025 shows smoke rising from a wildfire near the northern British Columbia (B.C.) town of Fort Nelson, Canada. More than 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate from wildfires in Canada, local media reported on Tuesday. According to the reports, more than 9,000 people have been evacuated from northern Saskatchewan, as the province's premier Scott Moe said the number could reach 15,000 in the coming days. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center said Tuesday night that there were at least 203 active wildfires nationwide, and the number of out-of-control wildfires was 104. The number of wildfires in the country so far this year has reached 1,723, devouring roughly 22,000 square km of land. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

An aerial photo released on June 2, 2025 shows smoke rising from a wildfire near the northern British Columbia (B.C.) town of Fort Nelson, Canada. More than 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate from wildfires in Canada, local media reported on Tuesday. According to the reports, more than 9,000 people have been evacuated from northern Saskatchewan, as the province's premier Scott Moe said the number could reach 15,000 in the coming days. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center said Tuesday night that there were at least 203 active wildfires nationwide, and the number of out-of-control wildfires was 104. The number of wildfires in the country so far this year has reached 1,723, devouring roughly 22,000 square km of land. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

An aerial photo released on June 2, 2025 shows smoke rising from a wildfire near the northern British Columbia (B.C.) town of Fort Nelson, Canada. More than 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate from wildfires in Canada, local media reported on Tuesday. According to the reports, more than 9,000 people have been evacuated from northern Saskatchewan, as the province's premier Scott Moe said the number could reach 15,000 in the coming days. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center said Tuesday night that there were at least 203 active wildfires nationwide, and the number of out-of-control wildfires was 104. The number of wildfires in the country so far this year has reached 1,723, devouring roughly 22,000 square km of land. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

An aerial photo released on June 2, 2025 shows a wildfire near the northern British Columbia (B.C.) town of Fort Nelson, Canada. More than 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate from wildfires in Canada, local media reported on Tuesday. According to the reports, more than 9,000 people have been evacuated from northern Saskatchewan, as the province's premier Scott Moe said the number could reach 15,000 in the coming days. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center said Tuesday night that there were at least 203 active wildfires nationwide, and the number of out-of-control wildfires was 104. The number of wildfires in the country so far this year has reached 1,723, devouring roughly 22,000 square km of land. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Royal Canadian Air Force Pte. Carter Brinn (left) and Cpl. Ethan Cai helps load cargo as evacuees from Pinaow Wachi Care Home board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Ethan Cai helps load cargo as evacuees from Pinaow Wachi Care Home board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Melissa Gear helps evacuees Kristin Munroe and her 5-year-old son Kolten board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Ethan Cai helps load cargo as evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuate Abbie Duskun (seated) and her daughter Veronica Clarke as they board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuate Jacob Muswagon, a resident of the Pinaow Wachi Care home to board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help the Munroe family board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Royal Canadian Air Force Pte. Carter Brinn (left) and Maj. Mathew Strong (centre) help carry evacuees baggage as they board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photo by David Lipnowski /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Helicopters deliver water over a closed Highway 106 as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM