Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert
Published: 7/26/2025

Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert due to smoke drifting over the border, raising concerns about air quality across the northern United States. Authorities warn of unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups in regions affected. More than 550 active fires in Canada are causing widespread destruction, with the most concentrated in Manitoba, as scientists link intensifying wildfire seasons to climate change.