Wildfire Smoke
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What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot moreThough it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.Canada7 hours
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Wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto, poor air quality prompts cancellations, warningsCanada's most populous city experienced hazy skies and poor air quality Thursday as smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec hung over Toronto.Canada10 hours
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Upper Grand District School Board is tracking poor air quality for local schoolsThe smoke from local forest fires in Ontario, as well as Quebec, have resulted in poor air quality in Guelph and the surrounding area and is expected to last through the week.CanadaJun 8
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Canadian wildfire smoke crossing ocean, expected to reach NorwayThe smoke has moved over Greenland and Iceland since June 1, and observations in southern Norway have recorded increasing concentrations of aerosolized particles.WorldJun 8
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Residents urged to take precautions as wildfire smoke comprises air quality in parts of B.C.More than 80 wildfires are burning across the province, five of which are "highly visible" or posing a "potential threat to public safety," and a third of which are out of control.FireJun 7
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Fire bans, cancelled recreation across Hamilton and Niagara due to air qualityAs air quality alerts popped up across Ontario Wednesday forcing some municipalities, including Hamilton and Niagara, to implement open-fire bans and cancel outdoor recreation.HealthJun 7
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As wildfire smoke spreads, Ottawa mulls new disaster response agencyPoor air quality is forecast to persist into the weekend across parts of Ontario, as wildfire smoke blankets the province and prompt school boards to limit outdoor activities.EnvironmentJun 7
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IN PHOTOS: A look at how bad air quality is across North AmericaAir quality alerts have popped up across Canada and the U.S. due to smoke from wildfires. Most of southern and eastern Ontario, as well as southern Quebec, are under statements.CanadaJun 7
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Canada is burning. A look at the wildfires blazing across the nationSince early May, more than 100,000 Canadians have been forced to flee their homes in nine provinces and territories due to forest fires, federal officials said Monday.CanadaJun 7
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Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activitiesOttawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk.CanadaJun 7
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