Canadian Wildfire Sends Hazardous Smoke Spewing Into US
Officials warned smoke could worsen through the week as 835 fires in Canada sent hazardous air into several U.S. states.
- On Thursday, July 16, 2026, smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires triggered air quality alerts across the US Northeast and Midwest, reducing visibility and increasing concentrations of harmful fine particulate pollution throughout the affected regions.
- Roughly 850 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, with 112 considered out of control, as hotter, drier conditions driven by climate change have extended fire seasons more than a month longer than 35 years ago.
- The National Weather Service issued alerts across states including Minnesota and New York, where AQI levels reached 'hazardous' or 'very unhealthy' categories; fine particulate matter can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
- New York City officials expanded emergency measures on Thursday, distributing free KN95 masks; Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay inside and limit outdoor activity to avoid exposure.
- Forecasters expect poor air quality to persist across the Midwest and Northeast through Friday, July 17, 2026, while experts warn that fossil fuel pollution is increasing the likelihood of prolonged smoke seasons beyond 2023 levels.
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The European Copernicus service has issued a press release on Friday in which it reports on closely monitoring the emissions of Canadian forest fires, as well as their impacts on the atmosphere and air quality in North America and potentially on Europe.
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Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US
NEW YORK: The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday (Jul 16) as out-of-control Canadian wildfires raged, sending smoke spewing into the United States and exposing millions of
(New York = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Yeon-sook = Acrid smoke from a massive wildfire in Canada crossed the border on the 16th (local time) and blanketed the U.S. Midwest and East Coast...
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada shrouds the view north to midtown Manhattan on July 15, 2026. | Gary Hershorn/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Canadian wildfire smoke is pouring over the US border today, blanketing much of the Northeast and Upper Midwest in fine particulate. When I went outside to water plants in Bu…
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