Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
Summary
More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, causing evacuations and large-scale damage. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s handling of the fires and suggested Canada should pay for the smoke affecting air quality in the US, which has increased tensions between the two countries.Key Facts
- Over 900 wildfires are active in Canada, destroying homes and burning about 28,000 square kilometers of land.
- Thousands of people, including 1,800 in Ontario, have been evacuated because of the fires.
- President Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to control the wildfires, saying the smoke is "poisoning" US air.
- Trump suggested Canada should pay damages for the smoke’s impact on US cities like Washington DC and New York City.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Trump for threatening tariffs instead of offering help and noted Canada has helped the US during past disasters.
- British Columbia’s city of Kimberley and about 9,000 people are under evacuation alert due to fires.
- Canada has mobilized over 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 aircraft to fight the fires.
- Whitewater Lake First Nation in Ontario experienced destruction of seasonal camps and natural wildlife areas.
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