Canada wildfires burning out of control

More than 25,000 people across central Canada have been forced to leave their homes to escape dozens of wildfires that are worsening air quality in the country and across the border into the U.S.

Residents evacuated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

STEERING WINDS

UNITED STATES
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
MANITOBA
ONTARIO
QUEBEC
SASKATCHEWAN
MINNESOTA
NORTH DAKOTA
MICHIGAN
ILLINOIS
WISCONSIN
ATLANTIC OCEAN

Harmful effects of wildfire smoke

Higher risk of stroke and brain tumour

Eye irritation

Higher risk of heart attack

Increased risk of hospital visit for respiratory conditions.

Higher risk of lung cancer

Greater risk of pregnancy loss, low birth weight and pre-term delivery

Weakened immune defences

Skin problems

Sky conditions
(as of Jun 3)
Hazy
Thickest smoke
Worst fires

100km
60 miles

Sources: Reuters, AccuWeather, NOAA, FireSmoke Canada
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