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Canada wildfires spread, forcing more than 33,000 to evacuate as smoke impacts U.S. and reaches Europe

Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.

Grist on MSN · 10h

The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual

The country's legacy of mining means that toxic metals could be carried along plumes of smoke, endangering people in its path.

The Washington Post on MSN · 6d

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

Authorities in Manitoba, which shares a border with the U.S., issued a state of emergency. Winds will likely blow wildfire smoke into Midwestern states.

smoke, wildfires

The New York Times · 1d

Wildfires Are Raging in the Canadian Prairies: What to Know

Lightning, which is more common in hotter temperatures, is usually the cause of wildfires that burn the most land. In 2023, scientists at Canada’s natural resources department found that lightning sparked fires that burned 93 percent of the total wildfire area, and the remaining seven percent of the area burned from human causes.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Canadian wildfire smoke is back again. How bad will it get?

Smoke will likely be an ongoing health hazard across North America for the next few months. Here's what to expect.

ABC News on MSN · 21h

Smoke from Canadian wildfires 'not healthy for anyone to be breathing': Experts

As hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, smoke is traveling south and potentially affecting Americans’ health. Here's why it can be so dangerous.

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Manitoba gives update on wildfire situation

Manitoba’s officials are giving an update on the wildfires burning out of control across the province, forcing thousands out ...

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Manitoba to provide wildfire update Thursday afternoon

The Manitoba government is set to provide the latest update on the province’s ongoing wildfire situation. A number of provincial officials will speak to media at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, including Natural ...

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Wildfires burning across central Canada force more people to evacuate

Roughly 17,000 residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba have been evacuated because of nearly two dozen active ...

CityNews Winnipeg20h

Wildfires causing high risk air quality in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba

If you’ve walked outside in Winnipeg lately, you’ve probably noticed there’s a smell of smoke in the air. The Government of ...

What wildfires in Canada mean for U.S. air quality

Parts of central Pennsylvania are under a code orange air quality alert, but the Midwest is seeing bigger air quality ...

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Canadian province of Manitoba declares a state of emergency over wildfires as thousands flee

The Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires, and Prime Minister Mark ...

InForum23h

What you need to know about Canada's wildfires and the impact on us

Living in the Midwest means being affected by the Canadian wildfires that occur just about every year. Here is what to know ...

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These are the communities under mandatory and voluntary wildfire evacuations in Manitoba

Manitoba is experiencing the worst wildfire season in recent memory, with thousands forced out of multiple communities.

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