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US: Boston Area Skies Turn Hazy as Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota drifted into the northeastern United States, intermittently flowing into New England, including Massachusetts. Skies over the Boston area, including Cambridge, appeared hazy as the smoke lingered over the region.

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US: Thick Haze From Canada Wildfires Blankets Washington, D.C.

A thick haze from Canadian wildfires spread across a wide swath of the United States on Friday, July 17, causing air quality to plummet, with dangerous conditions expected to persist. The smoke settled over Washington, DC, which had mostly avoided hazardous air until that point.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 4

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region. This drone video shows Canadian wildfire smoke over the sky of Northeast Ohio.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 9

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution. This video shows the sun turned red amid the haze from Canadian wildfire smoke on July 16.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 8

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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Canada: Aerial Footage Shows Toronto Skyline Shrouded in Wildfire Smoke

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. An Orange-level air quality warning remained in effect.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Toronto, Air Quality Warning Issued 3

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. Environment Canada issued health warnings, urging residents indoors.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 7

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 6

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Toronto, Air Quality Warning Issued 2

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. Environment Canada issued health warnings, urging residents indoors.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 5

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Toronto, Air Quality Warning Issued

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. Environment Canada issued health warnings, urging residents indoors.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning

Wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, July 15, prompting evacuations from a remote Minnesota wilderness area. Unhealthy air quality warnings were issued from Minnesota to New York, and people were advised to stay indoors to avoid both the smoke and extreme heat.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 3

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 4

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 2

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ontario Skies in Orange Haze 2

Wildfire smoke from hundreds of active fires in northwestern Ontario has spread across southern Ontario and Quebec, turning skies orange, yellowish and hazy as a strong jet stream carried the plumes southeast.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ontario Skies in Orange Haze

Wildfire smoke from hundreds of active fires in northwestern Ontario has spread across southern Ontario and Quebec, turning skies orange, yellowish and hazy as a strong jet stream carried the plumes southeast.

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Canada: Time-Lapse Shows Wildfire Smoke Rolling Into Kamloops

Time-lapse footage shows wildfire smoke rolling into Kamloops, British Columbia, as haze from the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires near Boston Bar drifted into the city on Tuesday, July 7, turning the sky from blue to an orange-gray hue and prompting an air quality warning for the South Thompson region.

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Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In 3

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

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Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In 2

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

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Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

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US: Thick Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Highway South of Salt Lake City

Thick smoke from wildfires blanketing Utah reduced visibility on Interstate 15 near Sandy, approximately 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, as seen in video footage captured at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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US: Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Central Washington Sky Amid Red Flag Warning

Wildfires, including the Labor Mountain Fire and Lower Sugarloaf Fire, have raged in Chelan County, central Washington, as of Thursday, September 25. Smoke from the fires covered the sky in Wenatchee. A Red Flag warning was in effect due to strong winds and dry conditions, prompting authorities to expand Level 3 evacuation areas due to the blazes.

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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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US: Smoke From Pickett Fire Blankets Sky in Napa County

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 6,500 acres by Sunday. Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect and over 300 residents were without power. This video, filmed on Friday, shows smoke from the fire covering the sky in Calistoga.

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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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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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US: Monroe Canyon Fire in Utah Burns Over 63,000 Acres, Several Evacuation Orders Lifted

The Monroe Canyon Fire, which has burned more than 63,000 acres continued to rage in Sever County, Utah, as of Tuesday, August 5. Evacuation orders for several areas have been lifted, allowing residents to return to their homes.

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US: Smoke from California’s Gifford Fire Blankets Las Vegas Valley

Smoke from California’s Gifford Fire, which has burned over 65,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest, drifted into the Las Vegas Valley, reducing visibility and leaving a strong smell of smoke. The blaze, only 3% contained, is expected to keep haze over the area until Tuesday. This video shows hazy sky over Las Vegas Monday morning, August 4.

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire Continues to Rage in Utah, ‘Go Now’ Evacuations in Effect

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, a two-week-old wildfire, has grown to over 30,000 acres as of Tuesday, July 29. Level 3, "Go Now" evacuations have been ordered in some areas due to the fire.

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US: Lake Spokane Fire in Washington Prompts Level 3 Evacuation Orders

The Lake Spokane Fire broke out in Stevens County, near Spokane in Washington on Saturday, July 19, and spread to more than 2,300 acres as of Monday. Level 2 and 3 evacuation orders were in place for the immediate area.

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Satellite View of Mentrida Wildfire - Spain

Handout photo dated on 18 July 2025 shows Mentrida Wildfire - Spain. On 17 July 2025, a large wildfire broke out in the municipality of Méntrida, located in the province of Toledo, within Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region. Driven by strong winds, the fire burnt over 3,000 hectares of land by the end of the day, prompting road closures and the evacuation of residents from nearby areas. Winds carried the smoke over Madrid, where skies turned orange and thick with haze during the afternoon. This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 18 July 2025, shows the burn scar caused by the fire. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Forsyth Fire Continues to Rage in Utah, Burning Nearly 14,000 Acres

The Forsyth Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire, continued to rage in Washington County, southwestern Utah, scorching nearly 14,000 acres as of Thursday, July 10. Thick smoke from the fire was seen rising above the St. George and surrounding areas, reducing visibility and air quality.

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US: Rancho Fire Breaks Out in Laguna Beach, California, Prompting Evacuations

The Rancho Fire, a brush fire suspected to have been caused by fireworks, broke out in Laguna Beach, southern California on Monday, July 7, prompting evacuation orders.

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Greece: Wildfire Erupts in Laconia, Very High Fire Risk Continues in Peloponnese

Wildfires raged in several places in the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, where a very high risk of forest fires is still predicted. On Monday, June 23, a wildfire erupted in the agricultural forest area in Karavostasi, Laconia, prompting residents to be on alert.

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Canada: Emergency Declared as Wildfire Rages in Squamish, B.C. 2

A wildfire burning in Squamish, British Columbia, approximately 45 kilometers north of Vancouver, has grown to over 20 hectares by Wednesday morning, June 11. The district has declared a state of emergency, and about 100 properties are under an evacuation.

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Canada: Emergency Declared as Wildfire Rages in Squamish, B.C.

A state of emergency was declared as the Dryden Creek wildfire continued to burn in Squamish, British Columbia, prompting expanded evacuation alerts and a full campfire ban.

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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 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

The Peace Tower and Parliament are seen through haze from wild fires burning in Canada's prairie provinces, in Ottawa, ON, Canada, Friday, June 6, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM