Canada Wildfires Prompt US Air Quality Alerts as Smoke Blankets Major Cities The apocalyptic skies above North America have become a stark reminder of the unfolding disaster in Canada.
Over 800 wildfires are raging across the country, spewing toxic fumes into the atmosphere and forcing cities south of the border to issue hazardous air quality alerts.
The smoke has blanketed major metropolitan areas from Detroit to New York, casting a pall of uncertainty over outdoor events, public health, and even international sporting events.