Severe wildfires in the Canadian Prairies are producing hazardous air quality alerts across Canada and the U.S. Cities such as Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto recorded some of the worst air pollution globally. Over 700 wildfires are active in Canada, with two-thirds out of control, largely driven by climate-related factors. Drought, high temperatures, and low moisture levels are significant contributors. Vulnerable populations have received warnings to limit outdoor exposure, as the current wildfire season could be among the worst in recent years.
Billowing smoke from hundreds of out-of-control wildfires, primarily in the Canadian Prairies, has led to dire air quality conditions across Canada and the United States.
More than 700 active wildfires are currently burning across Canada, with two-thirds of them classified as out-of-control according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
This year is shaping up to be a particularly bad wildfire season, which has been exacerbated by warmer-than-average temperatures, drought conditions, and low soil moisture caused by global heating.
Monica Vaswani, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, stated that vulnerable populations are advised to reduce outdoor activities due to the significant air quality risks.
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