Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the U.S. and engulfs D.C. in haze
Summary
Smoke from large wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has spread over parts of the U.S., causing poor air quality especially in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The smoke has made it hard to see landmarks in Washington, D.C., led to event cancellations, and raised health warnings for vulnerable people.Key Facts
- Wildfires in northern Ontario, Canada, and Minnesota's Boundary Waters area are producing heavy smoke.
- The smoke has caused unhealthy air quality across many U.S. states, including around Detroit and New York City.
- Washington, D.C., was covered in an orange haze, obscuring landmarks like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
- Health officials advise people with heart or lung problems, older adults, and children to stay inside until air quality improves.
- The wildfires have forced evacuations, destroyed a First Nation community in Canada, and continue to burn uncontrolled.
- Major League Baseball postponed a game in Cleveland due to poor air quality from the smoke.
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s forest management and threatened tariffs in response to the smoke situation.
- Forecasters say the smoky conditions will last at least a week, depending on wind patterns, with some relief possible from weekend storms.
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