Wildfires forced a further 1,000 people to flee their homes in Manitoba, one of two Canadian provinces under a state of emergency that has led to thousands of evacuations.The town of Snow Lake, Manitoba,

In an ominous reminder of the summer of 2023, Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, smoke from the wildfires has been impacting air quality in several US states. The smoke has also billowed across the Atlantic and caused hazy skies in parts of western Europe.

Living in the Midwest means being affected by the Canadian wildfires that occur just about every year. Here is what to know about these wildfires and how they’re affecting the Midwest.

The Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed to send in the military to help.

Ferocious wildfires in western Canada have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in Manitoba. Some 17,000 Canadians were evacuated before the blaze spread to neighbouring Saskatchewan. Scott Moe,

Smoke from wildfires is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility, according to an alert issued by Environment Canada on Thursday.

Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start. A NASA satellite has recorded thousands of hot spots across the country — four times the usual number for this time of year.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Continues To Pose A Health Risk, Even In Siouxland