<p>The smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada has reached the US state of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin prompting officials to issue air quality alerts, on Monday (May 13) morning. This comes as more than 100 active wildfires are burning in Canada with nearly 40 of them labelled “out of control,” reported ABC News.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Air quality alerts in US</strong></h2>

<p>The smoke from the wildfires in Canada, according to the American media, reached the US states of Montana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, on Sunday (May 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation was particularly bad in Minnesota where the state’s Pollution Control Agency issued the alert for the entire state on Sunday which was supposed to end on Monday afternoon (local time) but was later extended until 11:00 pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in most of the northern part of Minnesota was between 150-200 which is categorised as “unhealthy”. Overnight, Bemidji, a city in northern Minnesota recorded an AQI of 212, where residents reported smelling smoke in the air.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In neighbouring Wisconsin, the state’s Department of Natural Resources issued an air quality alert for the northwestern part of the state. The alert went into effect on Monday morning, 10:00 am (local time) and will end on Tuesday (May 15) at midnight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as the department forecasted the AQI for dozens of counties to be between 101 and 150 which is deemed “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The smoke is reportedly expected to drift to Omaha, Nebraska by Monday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Situation in Canada</strong></h2>

<p>Across the border from the US, Canada is witnessing the season’s first major wildfires which have spread to around 24,710 acres across Western Canada, as of Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over the weekend, firefighters in Canada were battling several wildfires. According to ABC News, at least 37 of the 141 active fires burning in Canadian wildfires have been labelled “out of control.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>In British Columbia, thousands of residents in Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations were evacuated.&nbsp;</p>

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The smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada has reached the US state of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin prompting officials to issue air quality alerts, on Monday (May 13) morning.

The smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada has reached the US state of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin prompting officials to issue air quality alerts, on Monday (May 13) morning. This comes as more than 100 active wildfires are burning in Canada with nearly 40 of them labelled “out of control,” reported ABC News. Air quality alerts in US The smoke from the wildfires in Canada, according to the American media, reached the US states of Montana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, on Sunday (May 12). The situation was particularly bad in Minnesota where the state’s Pollution Control Agency issued the alert for the entire state on Sunday which was supposed to end on Monday afternoon (local time) but was later extended until 11:00 pm (local time). Also Read | Hush money trial: ‘Bullied people to accomplish Trump’s tasks,’ admits ex-lawyer Michael Cohen Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in most of the northern part of Minnesota was between 150-200 which is categorised as “unhealthy”. Overnight, Bemidji, a city in northern Minnesota recorded an AQI of 212, where residents reported smelling smoke in the air. In neighbouring Wisconsin, the state’s Department of Natural Resources issued an air quality alert for the northwestern part of the state. The alert went into effect on Monday morning, 10:00 am (local time) and will end on Tuesday (May 15) at midnight. This comes as the department forecasted the AQI for dozens of counties to be between 101 and 150 which is deemed “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”. The smoke is reportedly expected to drift to Omaha, Nebraska by Monday evening. Situation in Canada Across the border from the US, Canada is witnessing the season’s first major wildfires which have spread to around 24,710 acres across Western Canada, as of Sunday. Also Read | US and China ratchet up AI arms race amid growing strategic concerns Over the weekend, firefighters in Canada were battling several wildfires. According to ABC News, at least 37 of the 141 active fires burning in Canadian wildfires have been labelled “out of control.” In British Columbia, thousands of residents in Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations were evacuated. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada wildfires: Smoke reaches US states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, affects air quality

<p>A third firefighter lost his life while battling one of the massive blazes during the worst wildfire season on record in Canada, said officials on Saturday (July 29). This comes days after two other firefighters died, in separate incidents, while also tackling the record-breaking Canadian wildfires.</p>

<h2><strong>What do we know about the firefighter’s death?</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement was made by the premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia, David Eby, in a statement. “I am devastated to learn that we have lost another wildfire fighter. My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of this frontline hero,” said Eby.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he did not identify the firefighter. Local officials said that the victim was at the Donnie Creek wildfire, near Fort St John, in the northeast of the province.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The update also comes after two other firefighters lost their lives, earlier this month, as well as a fourth person, a helicopter pilot,&nbsp;died on July 19 after his aircraft crashed in Alberta, in western Canada, while taking part in relief operations.</p>

<h2><strong>Evacuation order issued for Osoyoos</strong></h2>

<p>An evacuation order was issued for the Canadian town of Osoyoos and its surrounding district after an out-of-control wildfire crossed the border from the US state of Washington. According to the British Columbia Wildfire Service, the blaze, called Eagle Bluff, is around four kilometres away from the town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also reported to be some 200 hectares in size on the Canadian side of the border and 2,000 hectares on the United States side. According to local media reports, the order was issued on Saturday evening for 732 properties in and around Osoyoos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The orders also cover an area north of the border to the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 3, as well as west and north along Highway 3.</p>

<h2>Record-breaking wildfires in Canada</h2>

<p>A third of all the fires currently raging in Canada&nbsp;are in British Columbia amid the country’s worst wildfire season on record. The Canadian province currently has 368 active fires out of the 990 fires which are currently reported to be ravaging Canada. At least 613 of these wildfires are considered out of control.</p>

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<p>So far this year, the Canadian wildfires have burned some 30 million acres, affecting an area larger than the size of Cuba or South Korea. “This wildfire season has been profoundly awful,” said the premier of British Columbia. He also went on to hail the firefighters as heroes making “extraordinary sacrifices...to keep us safe.”</p>

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A third firefighter lost his life while battling one of the massive blazes during the worst wildfire season on record in Canada, said officials on Saturday (July 29).

A third firefighter lost his life while battling one of the massive blazes during the worst wildfire season on record in Canada, said officials on Saturday (July 29). This comes days after two other firefighters died, in separate incidents, while also tackling the record-breaking Canadian wildfires. What do we know about the firefighter’s death? The announcement was made by the premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia, David Eby, in a statement. “I am devastated to learn that we have lost another wildfire fighter. My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of this frontline hero,” said Eby. However, he did not identify the firefighter. Local officials said that the victim was at the Donnie Creek wildfire, near Fort St John, in the northeast of the province. ALSO READ | After ravaging Canada for weeks, wildfires now claim life of young firefighter The update also comes after two other firefighters lost their lives, earlier this month, as well as a fourth person, a helicopter pilot, died on July 19 after his aircraft crashed in Alberta, in western Canada, while taking part in relief operations. Evacuation order issued for Osoyoos An evacuation order was issued for the Canadian town of Osoyoos and its surrounding district after an out-of-control wildfire crossed the border from the US state of Washington. According to the British Columbia Wildfire Service, the blaze, called Eagle Bluff, is around four kilometres away from the town. It is also reported to be some 200 hectares in size on the Canadian side of the border and 2,000 hectares on the United States side. According to local media reports, the order was issued on Saturday evening for 732 properties in and around Osoyoos. The orders also cover an area north of the border to the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 3, as well as west and north along Highway 3. Record-breaking wildfires in Canada A third of all the fires currently raging in Canada are in British Columbia amid the country’s worst wildfire season on record. The Canadian province currently has 368 active fires out of the 990 fires which are currently reported to be ravaging Canada. At least 613 of these wildfires are considered out of control. ALSO READ | Canada: British Columbia seeks help of military, foreign countries to tackle record wildfires So far this year, the Canadian wildfires have burned some 30 million acres, affecting an area larger than the size of Cuba or South Korea. “This wildfire season has been profoundly awful,” said the premier of British Columbia. He also went on to hail the firefighters as heroes making “extraordinary sacrifices...to keep us safe.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday.</p>

<p>As predicted by forecasters, almost 60 million people from Montana to Ohio will face poor air quality and decreased visibility, which also includes residents of Cedar Rapids, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland.</p>

<p>The Air Quality Index was in the the “unhealthy” range which ranks between Level 4 of 6, on Sunday in a large expanse of the northern Plains from Montana through Illinois.</p>

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<p>“While the concentration of smoke in the atmosphere should begin to wane by Monday, there is still enough smoke to support unhealthy air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups in parts of these regions into the start of the upcoming week,” the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Centre stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Smoke to get pushed eastwards</strong></h2>

<p>As stated by the experts, smoke will be pushed eastwards by the winds which will lead to a smoky haze to the Northeast early in the week. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that the plume rose from 400 fires ignited in the province of British Columbia in the last week, almost half of which were started after 51,000 lightning strikes took place from thunderstorms.</p>

<p>Canadian authorities on Sunday announced the death of a second firefighter due to the wildfires.</p>

<p>“We regret to share the tragic news that a firefighter from Fort Liard has passed away from an injury sustained while fighting a wildfire in the Fort Liard District Saturday afternoon,” said Canada’s Northwest Territories, in a statement.</p>

<p>The death of the first firefighter, who was fighting a blaze near southeastern British Columbia's town Revelstoke, was confirmed by the officials on Thursday.</p>

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<p>“I’m incredibly saddened by the news from the Northwest Territories, that another firefighter has lost their life battling wildfires,” tweeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday. “To their family, their friends, and those they were heroically serving alongside: Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts. We’re here for you,” he added.</p>

<p>The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that wildfire smoke is filled with tiny pollutants which are known as particle matter or PM 2.5 and can get into the bloodstream and lungs once inhaled.</p>

<p>It added that the pollutants generally cause irritation in the eyes and throat and difficulty breathing and have been related to more serious long-term health issues like lung cancer.&nbsp;</p>

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Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday.

Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday. As predicted by forecasters, almost 60 million people from Montana to Ohio will face poor air quality and decreased visibility, which also includes residents of Cedar Rapids, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland. The Air Quality Index was in the the “unhealthy” range which ranks between Level 4 of 6, on Sunday in a large expanse of the northern Plains from Montana through Illinois. ALSO READ | After ravaging Canada for weeks, wildfires now claim life of young firefighter “While the concentration of smoke in the atmosphere should begin to wane by Monday, there is still enough smoke to support unhealthy air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups in parts of these regions into the start of the upcoming week,” the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Centre stated. Smoke to get pushed eastwards As stated by the experts, smoke will be pushed eastwards by the winds which will lead to a smoky haze to the Northeast early in the week. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that the plume rose from 400 fires ignited in the province of British Columbia in the last week, almost half of which were started after 51,000 lightning strikes took place from thunderstorms. Canadian authorities on Sunday announced the death of a second firefighter due to the wildfires. “We regret to share the tragic news that a firefighter from Fort Liard has passed away from an injury sustained while fighting a wildfire in the Fort Liard District Saturday afternoon,” said Canada’s Northwest Territories, in a statement. The death of the first firefighter, who was fighting a blaze near southeastern British Columbia's town Revelstoke, was confirmed by the officials on Thursday. WATCH | How did exactly Canadian wildfires start? “I’m incredibly saddened by the news from the Northwest Territories, that another firefighter has lost their life battling wildfires,” tweeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday. “To their family, their friends, and those they were heroically serving alongside: Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts. We’re here for you,” he added. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that wildfire smoke is filled with tiny pollutants which are known as particle matter or PM 2.5 and can get into the bloodstream and lungs once inhaled. It added that the pollutants generally cause irritation in the eyes and throat and difficulty breathing and have been related to more serious long-term health issues like lung cancer. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Shawn Mendes has landed himself in hot water for the cover of his new song titled 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'. After a short hiatus, the singer, as a surprise to his fans, announced the new song on Thursday. However, what went wrong was the cover image of the song, which was an image of New York City's orange sky.</p>

<p>Taking to his social media, Mendes dropped the cover of the song with the title, 'What the Hell Are We Dying For'&nbsp;written over it. The picture showed the New York City sky covered with smoke from the Canadian wildfires.&nbsp;</p>

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Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork &amp; finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️ <a href="https://t.co/9ODeE5v5FB">https://t.co/9ODeE5v5FB</a> <a href="https://t.co/S3HUpk672s">pic.twitter.com/S3HUpk672s</a></p>
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<p>Sharing the song, the Canadian singer revealed that he had written it recently. ''Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork &amp; finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️,'' the tweet reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Mendes has been one of the singers who has been vocal about climate change and its effect on human life, his promotional strategy didn't land well with the netizens, who were quick to slam him for using a picture of the Manhattan skyline engulfed in wildfire smoke.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While some fans were delighted to see Mendes's new song after he announced his break in July 2022 to take care of his mental health, however, others were quick to slam him for making fun of a serious situation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One user wrote, '''ppl are dying in wildfires n getting sick by the poor air quality n u rlly [sic] decided to make it ur aesthetic?''<br />
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<p>"Shawn Mendes turning the fire and smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit,'' another person wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster," a user commented.</p>

<p><b>More about the song&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>Mendes's song was seemingly about the dire situation in Canada and other cities that are engulfed in orange smoke. 'Smoke in the air/ the city's burning down/ I want to speak/ but I don't make a sound,'&nbsp;the song's lyrics say. 'Locked in my mind, you're all I think about./ I want to save us, but I don't know how.'</p>

<p>There were others who thought the song was about his relationship with Camila Cabello.</p>

<p>'If we don't love like we used to, if we don't care like we used to, what the hell are we dying for?,' the Canadian native sings in the single.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the Camila and Shawn relationship, one user wrote, ''Did Shawn Mendes just use the Canada wildfires to drop a breakup song ab Camila Cabello?"</p>

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Shawn Mendes has landed himself in hot water for the cover of his new song titled 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'. After a short hiatus, the singer, as a surprise to his fans, announced the new song on Thursday.

Shawn Mendes has landed himself in hot water for the cover of his new song titled 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'. After a short hiatus, the singer, as a surprise to his fans, announced the new song on Thursday. However, what went wrong was the cover image of the song, which was an image of New York City's orange sky. Taking to his social media, Mendes dropped the cover of the song with the title, 'What the Hell Are We Dying For' written over it. The picture showed the New York City sky covered with smoke from the Canadian wildfires. WHAT THE HELL ARE WE DYING FOR ? OUT NOW Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork & finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️ https://t.co/9ODeE5v5FB pic.twitter.com/S3HUpk672s — Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) June 9, 2023 × Sharing the song, the Canadian singer revealed that he had written it recently. ''Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork & finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️,'' the tweet reads. While Mendes has been one of the singers who has been vocal about climate change and its effect on human life, his promotional strategy didn't land well with the netizens, who were quick to slam him for using a picture of the Manhattan skyline engulfed in wildfire smoke. not shawn using the air quality in new york as promo for a new song — les (@bIondedcinema) June 9, 2023 × While some fans were delighted to see Mendes's new song after he announced his break in July 2022 to take care of his mental health, however, others were quick to slam him for making fun of a serious situation. Shawn Mendes turning the fire smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit 😭 — Alexis (@TheRealAlexis) June 9, 2023 × One user wrote, '''ppl are dying in wildfires n getting sick by the poor air quality n u rlly [sic] decided to make it ur aesthetic?'' One Instagram user wrote, ''Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster.'' Shawn Mendes turning the fire smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit 😭 — Alexis (@TheRealAlexis) June 9, 2023 × "Shawn Mendes turning the fire and smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit,'' another person wrote. not shawn using the air quality in new york as promo for a new song — les (@bIondedcinema) June 9, 2023 × "Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster," a user commented. More about the song Mendes's song was seemingly about the dire situation in Canada and other cities that are engulfed in orange smoke. 'Smoke in the air/ the city's burning down/ I want to speak/ but I don't make a sound,' the song's lyrics say. 'Locked in my mind, you're all I think about./ I want to save us, but I don't know how.' There were others who thought the song was about his relationship with Camila Cabello. 'If we don't love like we used to, if we don't care like we used to, what the hell are we dying for?,' the Canadian native sings in the single. Addressing the Camila and Shawn relationship, one user wrote, ''Did Shawn Mendes just use the Canada wildfires to drop a breakup song ab Camila Cabello?" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us

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<p>The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic"&nbsp;wildfires emanating from Quebec.</p>

<p>According to Guardian, New York experienced air pollution which was more than five times above the national air quality standard and has been dubbed&nbsp;the worst since 2006.</p>

<p>An initial analysis presented by Stanford’s Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab showed that an average person in the US was on Wednesday exposed to 27.5 micrograms of small particulate pollution from smoke. That’s compared to 17.5 micrograms during California’s&nbsp;epically bad wildfires&nbsp;in 2020, the Guardian reported.</p>

<p>“It’s the worst by far, I mean, Jesus, it was bad,” Marshall Burke, an environmental scientist at Stanford University who led the work, told the Guardian.</p>

<p>“It’s hard to believe to be honest, we had to quadruple-check it to see if it was right. We have not seen events like this, or even close to this, on the east coast before. This is a historic event.”</p>

<h2><strong>New York City blanketed in eerie veil of smoke from Canada wildfires</strong></h2>

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<p>This small particulate matter, also known as PM 2.5, carries tiny particles of soot, dust and other burned debris, and when inhaled, can cause a variety of health conditions.</p>

<h2><strong>Residents urged to shun outdoor activities</strong></h2>

<p>In New York, where the sky turned into an apocalyptic orange hue over the course of the&nbsp;day, the particulate matter hit around 195 micrograms, more than five times above the&nbsp;national air quality standard. Many schools even completely shut outdoor activities for children and people were seen donning masks outside not worn since the early days of the pandemic</p>

<p>“The levels yesterday were quite dangerous, particularly if you are in a vulnerable group,” said Burke, adding that this includes vast swathes of people such as the elderly, children, pregnant women and those with prior medical conditions.</p>

<p>“I expect we will see an uptick in respiratory hospitalisations, pre-term births and, sadly, mortalities.”</p>

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<p>As New York City anticipates the thick, smoky haze to last for several more days, health officials have rolled out a list of safety measures to take as widespread fires continue to scorch the land in Quebec.</p>

<p>Apart from asking residents to wear high-quality N95s or KN95s masks, health officials are urging residents to keep windows closed, use an air purifier if possible, and if an air conditioner is on, close the fresh air intake to prevent outdoor air from entering inside homes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York particularly exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic" wildfires emanating from Quebec.

The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York particularly exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic" wildfires emanating from Quebec. According to Guardian, New York experienced air pollution which was more than five times above the national air quality standard and has been dubbed the worst since 2006. An initial analysis presented by Stanford’s Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab showed that an average person in the US was on Wednesday exposed to 27.5 micrograms of small particulate pollution from smoke. That’s compared to 17.5 micrograms during California’s epically bad wildfires in 2020, the Guardian reported. “It’s the worst by far, I mean, Jesus, it was bad,” Marshall Burke, an environmental scientist at Stanford University who led the work, told the Guardian. “It’s hard to believe to be honest, we had to quadruple-check it to see if it was right. We have not seen events like this, or even close to this, on the east coast before. This is a historic event.” New York City blanketed in eerie veil of smoke from Canada wildfires This small particulate matter, also known as PM 2.5, carries tiny particles of soot, dust and other burned debris, and when inhaled, can cause a variety of health conditions. Residents urged to shun outdoor activities In New York, where the sky turned into an apocalyptic orange hue over the course of the day, the particulate matter hit around 195 micrograms, more than five times above the national air quality standard. Many schools even completely shut outdoor activities for children and people were seen donning masks outside not worn since the early days of the pandemic “The levels yesterday were quite dangerous, particularly if you are in a vulnerable group,” said Burke, adding that this includes vast swathes of people such as the elderly, children, pregnant women and those with prior medical conditions. “I expect we will see an uptick in respiratory hospitalisations, pre-term births and, sadly, mortalities.” Also read | Watch | Lawmakers spar and scuffle in Japanese parliament over controversial refugee bill As New York City anticipates the thick, smoky haze to last for several more days, health officials have rolled out a list of safety measures to take as widespread fires continue to scorch the land in Quebec. Apart from asking residents to wear high-quality N95s or KN95s masks, health officials are urging residents to keep windows closed, use an air purifier if possible, and if an air conditioner is on, close the fresh air intake to prevent outdoor air from entering inside homes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Canadian wildfires: US experiences worst air pollution in recorded history

<p>The political heat from the fire lit by Donald Trump's March 30 indictment has not cooled down yet. But the US Department of Justice has given it another moment of refueling as it notified former US president's legal team that his role into possible mishandling of classified US documents is being investigated. In another major development in North America, the wildfires in Canada are not showing the signs of dying down as locals awaited reinforcements amid mass exodus. The fire made the US megacity of&nbsp;New York to top the world's most polluted city list, a tag that the US media reported with rare embarrassment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec, which has emerged to be the main epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze. Meanwhile, smoke from the Canadian wildfires <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-wildfire-smoke-covers-us-skies-new-york-issues-alert-601926">turned</a>&nbsp;New York City air worst in the world, as officials issued alert.</p>

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<p>Kenyan authorities will be converting the coastal forest where bodies of more than 250 people linked to a doomsday Christian cult were killed and buried, into a national memorial, according to&nbsp;Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki.&nbsp;</p>

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The political heat from the fire lit by Donald Trump's March 30 indictment has not cooled down yet. But the US Department of Justice has given it another moment of refueling as it notified former US president's legal team that his role into possible mishandling of classified US documents is being investigated.

The political heat from the fire lit by Donald Trump's March 30 indictment has not cooled down yet. But the US Department of Justice has given it another moment of refueling as it notified former US president's legal team that his role into possible mishandling of classified US documents is being investigated. In another major development in North America, the wildfires in Canada are not showing the signs of dying down as locals awaited reinforcements amid mass exodus. The fire made the US megacity of New York to top the world's most polluted city list, a tag that the US media reported with rare embarrassment. Click on the headlines to read more: Trump may face another indictment over possible mishandling of classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago Donald Trump may be headed for another indictment as the US Justice Department informed the former US president's legal team that a federal probe is investigating the real estate tycoon-turned-politician's alleged role in possible mishandling of classified US government documents. Trump is accused of retaining classified US documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after leaving the office in January 2021. Quebec, the epicentre of Canadian wildfires, awaits reinforcement as thousands flee Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec, which has emerged to be the main epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze. Meanwhile, smoke from the Canadian wildfires turned New York City air worst in the world, as officials issued alert. At least 700 Indian students facing deportation from Canada launch protest Hundreds of Indian students have been on a sit-in protest since last week in Canada’s Brampton city against the risk of being deported back due to fake admission letters. Kenya doomsday cult death site to be turned into national memorial Kenyan authorities will be converting the coastal forest where bodies of more than 250 people linked to a doomsday Christian cult were killed and buried, into a national memorial, according to Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki. AI attempts to bring dead back to life, give people closure Loss unites humanity as nothing else can. We've all lost someone we loved, and their deaths have left a space nothing and no one can fill. However, many startups are using the many technological capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to try to do just that. As per an AFP news report, these firms use AI to allow you to talk to your deceased loved ones.

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<p>Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec in Canada, which has emerged to be the&nbsp;epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze.</p>

<p>According to CBC News, about 11,400 people have had to leave their homes so far.</p>

<p>The major fires that began in May in the country’s west gradually shifted to Nova Scotia on the Atlantic coast, before this week moving to the French-speaking Canadian province.</p>

<p>Armed forces and firefighters from other provinces have been on the ground in Quebec to tame the wildfires, but local fire authorities have said they only have the capacity to fight about 40&nbsp;fires at a time for now.</p>

<p>So far, 460,000 hectares of land has&nbsp;been burnt in Quebec, Forestry Minister Maïté Blanchette Vézina said, noting that it has already surpassed the 1991 total of about 350,000 hectares.</p>

<p>"We have never seen these many hectares [burn]," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Watch | Canada wildfire smoke shrouds US' states, New York becomes most polluted city</strong></h2>

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<p>There are currently 670 people fighting the fires on the ground, excluding the pilots of waterbombing aircrafts, said Legault.</p>

<p>The province, which is struggling to put out 150 fires, most of them listed as out of control, is hoping extra personnel, along with rain, may provide some relief.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday tweeted that reinforcements had started to arrive from the US, with more on the way.</p>

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<p>So far, the United States has deployed more than 600 US firefighters and support personnel,&nbsp;and other firefighting assets&nbsp;to respond to the fires, an official statement from Washington stated.</p>

<h2><strong>3.8 million hectares scorched </strong></h2>

<p>As many as 3.8 million hectares have&nbsp;been scorched and more than 20,000 people remained displaced across Canada as of Wednesday, and the officials estimate that the figure is expected to rise.</p>

<p>Since May, more than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes as wildfires hit all regions of the country, including in places like Nova Scotia, where large, destructive wildfires are relatively uncommon.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-wildfire-smoke-covers-us-skies-new-york-issues-alert-601926">Canada wildfire smoke covers US skies, New York issues official alert</a></p>

<p>To combat the blazes, Canada has called on other countries to help. At the moment, there are nearly 1,000 international firefighters helping Canadian crews, coming from the US, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.</p>

<h2><strong>Spring, a dangerous time in Canada</strong></h2>

<p>A potent combination of dry vegetation, record temperatures and powerful winds have fuelled the massive forest fires that initially began in western Canada's Alberta province.</p>

<p>Scientists say that the extent of the fires and their appearance so early in the year illustrate the impacts of climate change.</p>

<p>Also, springtime is considered risky in the region as no snow remains on the ground and it's before plants turn green.</p>

<p>"We end up with very dry undergrowth and trees that are also very flammable, because they have no leaves," Yan Boulanger, a specialist in&nbsp;forest fires&nbsp;at the Canadian ministry for natural resources, told AFP in May.</p>

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Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec in Canada, which has emerged to be the epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze.

Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes across northern and western regions of Quebec in Canada, which has emerged to be the epicentre of wildfires, even as the province awaits the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help tackle the ‘out of control’ blaze. According to CBC News, about 11,400 people have had to leave their homes so far. The major fires that began in May in the country’s west gradually shifted to Nova Scotia on the Atlantic coast, before this week moving to the French-speaking Canadian province. Armed forces and firefighters from other provinces have been on the ground in Quebec to tame the wildfires, but local fire authorities have said they only have the capacity to fight about 40 fires at a time for now. So far, 460,000 hectares of land has been burnt in Quebec, Forestry Minister Maïté Blanchette Vézina said, noting that it has already surpassed the 1991 total of about 350,000 hectares. "We have never seen these many hectares [burn]," she said. Watch | Canada wildfire smoke shrouds US' states, New York becomes most polluted city × There are currently 670 people fighting the fires on the ground, excluding the pilots of waterbombing aircrafts, said Legault. The province, which is struggling to put out 150 fires, most of them listed as out of control, is hoping extra personnel, along with rain, may provide some relief. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday tweeted that reinforcements had started to arrive from the US, with more on the way. Hundreds of American firefighters have recently arrived in Canada, and more are on the way. On the phone today, I spoke with @POTUS Biden about this critical support – and I thanked him for all the help Americans are providing as we continue to fight these devastating wildfires. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 7, 2023 × So far, the United States has deployed more than 600 US firefighters and support personnel, and other firefighting assets to respond to the fires, an official statement from Washington stated. 3.8 million hectares scorched As many as 3.8 million hectares have been scorched and more than 20,000 people remained displaced across Canada as of Wednesday, and the officials estimate that the figure is expected to rise. Since May, more than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes as wildfires hit all regions of the country, including in places like Nova Scotia, where large, destructive wildfires are relatively uncommon. Also read | Canada wildfire smoke covers US skies, New York issues official alert To combat the blazes, Canada has called on other countries to help. At the moment, there are nearly 1,000 international firefighters helping Canadian crews, coming from the US, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Spring, a dangerous time in Canada A potent combination of dry vegetation, record temperatures and powerful winds have fuelled the massive forest fires that initially began in western Canada's Alberta province. Scientists say that the extent of the fires and their appearance so early in the year illustrate the impacts of climate change. Also, springtime is considered risky in the region as no snow remains on the ground and it's before plants turn green. "We end up with very dry undergrowth and trees that are also very flammable, because they have no leaves," Yan Boulanger, a specialist in forest fires at the Canadian ministry for natural resources, told AFP in May. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Quebec, the epicentre of Canadian wildfires, awaits reinforcement as thousands flee

<p>One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts believe that the rising incident of wildfires, fueled by climate change, is set to add to more pollution in years to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the British weather office came out with a report earlier this month stating that the co2 levels in the atmosphere will witness the biggest ever annual rise this year as a result of the devastating Australian bushfires.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-bushfires-to-fuel-biggest-annual-rise-in-co2-concentration-this-year-276424">Australian bushfires to fuel biggest annual rise in CO2 this year</a></strong></p>

<p>The meteorological office of the United Kingdom predicted that the impact of weather patterns on global ecosystems is also likely to go up by 10 per cent this year with the devastating Australian bushfires to account for about one-fifth of this rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany in Australia. While over 25 people have lost lives in the deadly blazes since September, an estimated 1 billion animals have been killed.&nbsp;</p>


One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution. Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US.

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution. Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US. Experts believe that the rising incident of wildfires, fueled by climate change, is set to add to more pollution in years to come. Meanwhile, the British weather office came out with a report earlier this month stating that the co2 levels in the atmosphere will witness the biggest ever annual rise this year as a result of the devastating Australian bushfires. Also read: Australian bushfires to fuel biggest annual rise in CO2 this year The meteorological office of the United Kingdom predicted that the impact of weather patterns on global ecosystems is also likely to go up by 10 per cent this year with the devastating Australian bushfires to account for about one-fifth of this rise. An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany in Australia. While over 25 people have lost lives in the deadly blazes since September, an estimated 1 billion animals have been killed.

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