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Watch: Canada wildfire smoke drifts into US and across the Atlantic

Watch: Canada wildfire smoke drifts into US and across the Atlantic

Summary

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is moving into the United States and even across the Atlantic Ocean. The fires have burned over 3.4 million acres in Canada, and the situation has caused thousands of people to leave their homes in Manitoba.

Key Facts

  • Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in the U.S., including states like Minnesota.
  • Maps and satellite images show that the smoke is spreading a long way, reaching over the Atlantic Ocean.
  • So far, more than 3.4 million acres of land have burned in Canada due to the fires.
  • The fires are happening in unusually hot and dry conditions.
  • Wildfires in Manitoba have caused thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
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