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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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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Smoke can be seen above Franklin Forest Products, below the Mount Underwood wildfire looking across the Alberni Inlet south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Millworker Kayne Osland looks across the Alberni Inlet with his dog Meara towards the Mount Underwood wildfire while camping at the Macktush Creek Campsite, off Canal Main Rd., south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Rain and smoke from the Mount Underwood wildfire can be seen from across the Alberni Inlet at the Macktush Creek Campsite, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

A staff member at the Macktush Creek Campsite points across the Alberni Inlet towards the Mount Underwood wildfire, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Rain and smoke from the Mount Underwood wildfire can be seen from across the Alberni Inlet at the Macktush Creek Campsite, off Canal Main Rd., south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Smoke can be seen on Mount Underwood above Mosaic Forest Management's Cameron Yard south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Rain and smoke from the Mount Underwood wildfire is seen, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Millworker Kayne Osland looks across the Alberni Inlet with his dog Meara towards Mount Underwood while camping at the Macktush Creek Campsite, off Canal Main Rd., south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Rain and smoke from the Underood Mountain wildfire can be seen from across the Alberni Inlet at the Macktush Creek Campsite, off Canal Main Rd., south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

A Macktush Creek Campsite host whistles over a young cat as smoke and fog mix with the Mount Underwood wildfire, across the Alberni Inlet, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Cigarette butts and beer cans are seen in a campfire pit, on the shore of the Alberni Inlet, looking towards Mount Underwood where a wildfire continues to burn, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Franklin Forest Products is seen below the Mount Underwood wildfire, looking across the Alberni Inlet, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Rain and smoke from the Mount Underwood wildfire is seen, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rain and Smoke from South of Port Alberni - Canada

Rain and smoke from the Mount Underwood wildfire is seen, south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Spain: Recycling Plant Fire Sends Huge Plume of Smoke Over Murcia

A fire broke out at recycling plant in Cañada Hermosa, a district of Murcia on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, sending a large column of smoke, which was visible from nearby towns.

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Australia: Massive Fire Erupts in Burpengary, Public Safety Preservation Act Issued

A massive fire broke out at a structure in Burpengary on Wednesday evening, June 11, prompting a Public Safety Preservation Act declaration. Residents were advised to close windows, and motorists were warned to drive with caution.

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Wildfire Smoke Reaches Major Cities - Canada

A person wears a mask as they cycle through Majors Hill park in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Friday, June 6, 2025., as forest fire smoke from Manitoba hangs over the National Capital region. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/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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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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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts for the Northeast

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into the Northeast on Wednesday, June 3, blanketing parts of the region in haze. Air quality alerts were issued for New York City and surrounding areas.

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Shetland Creek, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Upper Elaho River, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Shetland Creek, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Birkenhead Lake, British Columbia, Canada, on August 11, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

People look at debris after an explosion from a fire on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Debris is littered on the bed of a truck after an explosion from a fire on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

(240804) -- ALBERTA, Aug. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires in west-central Alberta, Canada. (Alberta Wildfire/Handout via Xinhua)

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

(240804) -- ALBERTA, Aug. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires in west-central Alberta, Canada. (Alberta Wildfire/Handout via Xinhua)

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Pasulko Peak, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- ALBERTA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires in west-central Alberta, Canada. (Alberta Wildfire/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Pasulko Peak, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- ALBERTA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires in west-central Alberta, Canada. (Alberta Wildfire/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

Smoke billows from wildfires near the Barkerville historic townsite of British Columbia, Canada, July 21, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

Smoke billows from wildfires at Mulvey Creek, southeast of British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires at Lower Campbell Creek, about 50 km south of Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Smoke billows from wildfires near the Barkerville historic townsite of British Columbia, Canada, July 21, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Smoke billows from wildfires at Mulvey Creek, southeast of British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM