Jun 09 Smoke from Canada eases as backup arrives to help fight ongoing wildfires By Associated Press A contingent of 100 French firefighters landed in Canada and were en route to the fire region Friday. Hundreds more are expected to arrive from the U.S., Portugal an Spain in the coming days, and there should be about 1,200… Continue reading
Jun 08 Here's why there's so much smoke in the air right now By Kathy McCormack, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The effects reach as far south as North Carolina and west to Ohio, blotting out skylines and irritating throats. Continue reading
Jun 08 Wildfire smoke over U.S. and Canada may last into the weekend By Jennifer Peltz, Rob Gillies, Michael Sisak, Associated Press Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday, extending “Code Red” air quality alerts in some places for a third-straight day as forecasts showed winds continuing to push smoke-filled air… Continue reading
Jun 07 PHOTOS: Skies over Canada and U.S. darkened by hazardous wildfire haze By Jennifer Peltz, Rob Gillies, Associated Press Massive tongues of unhealthy air extended as far as Virginia and Indiana, affecting millions of people. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Trudeau gives update on the wildfires spreading smoke across Canada and U.S. By News Desk Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze. Continue reading
Jun 07 How wildfire smoke can threaten human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away By Christopher T. Migliaccio, The Conversation Fires in Canada have sent smoke across several U.S. states, leaving cities like Denver with some of the worst air quality in the world – even far from the actual flames. Continue reading
Jun 06 Canadian wildfires have led to air-quality alerts in U.S. Here's how to stay safe By Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Canada is dealing with a series of intense wildfires that have spread from the western provinces to Quebec, with hundreds of forest fires burning. The smoke has traveled into the United States, resulting in a number of air quality alerts issued since… Continue reading
Jun 06 Canadian province of Quebec looks for international support to fight over 160 wildfires By Associated Press Quebec Premier François Legault says an additional 200 firefighters are coming from France and the United States, and Quebec is also in talks with Costa Rica, Portugal and Chile as it searches for additional resources. Continue reading
May 30 Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia wildfires damage homes By Associated Press As firefighters spent a second day battling a wildfire in suburban Halifax, some residents from evacuated subdivisions received the grim news that their homes were among those destroyed by the wind-driven flames. Continue reading
May 13 Pacific Northwest under heat advisory as early heat wave threatens to break records By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Temperatures are expected to start climbing significantly Saturday in parts of the Pacific Northwest as an early heat wave takes hold, possibly breaking records and worsening wildfires already burning in western Canada. Continue reading