Canadian Wildfires Burn 3,861 Sq Miles, Spread Smoke Across Canada, US

Wildfires across Canada have caused extensive smoke and hazardous air quality conditions, impacting large parts of the country including Central Canada, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements and heat warnings, advising residents to limit outdoor activities and prioritize staying cool, particularly in cities like Toronto. The smoke has also spread into northern Minnesota and the North Shore of Lake Superior, prompting air quality alerts classified as unhealthy, with health officials warning sensitive individuals to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. Manitoba is facing a state of emergency with over 100 wildfires burning, leading to mass evacuations, especially in First Nations communities in the Island Lake region. The smoky haze is making air dangerous to breathe in many areas, and authorities continue to prepare for more evacuees as the situation worsens. Meteorologists predict continued heavy smoke conditions due to wind patterns transporting wildfire smoke across borders.