Summary
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, causing thick smoke to spread into parts of the United States. Many areas in northern US states like Michigan and Minnesota have poor air quality, and officials advise people to stay indoors.
Key Facts
- There are 857 active wildfires in Canada, including 23 new ones recently.
- Smoke from fires in western Ontario is spreading over cities like Thunder Bay, Toronto, and drifting into the US Great Lakes region and Northeast.
- Air quality in some US cities, such as Detroit and Minneapolis, is considered hazardous.
- Thunderstorms are expected in Ontario but may not bring enough rain to stop the fires soon.
- Winds will carry smoke into northern US states this week and weekend, possibly reaching New Jersey for the World Cup final on Sunday.
- A change in wind direction is expected by Monday, which may improve US air quality but move smoke across Quebec.
- Video showed wildfire surrounding a freight train in Ontario; all trapped workers were rescued safely.
- Canadian National Rail has paused operations temporarily in the affected Ontario region.
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