Smoke from Canada’s Wildfires Chokes U.S. Skies from Minnesota to New York

Hazy skies and dangerous air quality are sweeping across much of the northern United States this week as massive wildfires rage in western Canada. Cities like Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and even parts of upstate New York are experiencing particulate levels considered “very unhealthy” by the EPA.

The smoke stems from nearly 150 active wildfires burning across Alberta and British Columbia, many of which remain uncontained due to dry weather and high winds. U.S. satellite imagery shows smoke drifting as far south as Tennessee.

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Public health officials are urging residents to stay indoors, limit physical activity, and wear N95 masks if venturing outside.

“This is not just a visual problem it’s a serious respiratory threat,” warned Dr. Janet Wilson of the National Asthma Council.

The environmental crisis comes just a year after 2024’s record-breaking smoke season, raising fears that these events are becoming a permanent summer feature.

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Scientists link the intensity of Canadian wildfires to long-term climate trends, including hotter summers, reduced rainfall, and declining forest health.

Federal emergency response teams are coordinating with Canadian authorities to monitor the fires and assess cross-border risk to agriculture, air travel, and energy infrastructure.

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