Wildfires Cause Widespread Smoke and Air Quality Alerts Across Canada and Parts of the US

Over 100 wildfires are burning in Canada and Minnesota, leading to significant smoke plumes and air quality warnings. Environment Canada has issued orange air quality warnings for Toronto and other parts of Ontario, with the city's air quality ranked among the worst globally. Smoke is also affecting the US Midwest and Northeast, including New York, with warnings about dangerous, unhealthy air. The East Evans Creek Fire in Oregon has grown to nearly 8,000 acres and is 5% contained, with new evacuation alerts.