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Canada, US warn of air quality hazards as Canadian fire smoke reaches Europe

CANADA, JUN 6 – More than 27,000 Canadians evacuated as wildfires emit 56 megatonnes of carbon pollution, causing very unhealthy air quality in the U.S. Midwest and smoke reaching Europe.

  • Canada declared wildfire emergencies recently as 208 active fires burned on May 27, 2025, with half listed as out of control.
  • An early snowpack reduction and severe drought intensified this wildfire season, following 15 million hectares scorched during summer 2023.
  • More than 27,000 people were evacuated across three provinces, including 2,500 from La Ronge and 5,000 from Flin Flon, as smoke caused hazardous air quality.
  • Mark Parrington said intense fires sent smoke plumes to Europe causing hazy skies, while pulmonologist Dr. Rachel Strykowski advised staying indoors or wearing N95 masks.
  • Wildfires disrupted Alberta oil production and prompted Canadian military evacuations in Manitoba, while officials warned that challenging conditions persist in central and western Canada.
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New York’s Poor Air Quality Set to Worsen on Canada’s Fire Smoke

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Satellite images from this morning clearly show the smoke cloud, which is also mixed with Saharan dust.

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ABC Columbia broke the news in Columbia, United States on Monday, June 2, 2025.
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