Wildfire smoke from Canada tightens spare air over US cities; CN trains and logistics face disruption as smoke and heat threaten rail corridors.
Canadian wildfire smoke is spreading toward the Great Lakes and Northeast, pushing air quality into unhealthy ranges. Officials warn residents to stay indoors, wear masks where needed, and prepare cooling options as heat intensifies.
Wildfires across western Ontario have sparked a heat dome and are sending smoke toward the Great Lakes and northeastern US. Air quality in Toronto, Detroit and Minneapolis ranks among the worst in the world, prompting officials to issue warnings and distribute masks as residents face health risks.
Smoke from more than 800 active wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Chicago, Detroit and New York. Officials have issued health alerts, advised people to stay indoors, and warned that smoke will linger into the weekend before forecast rain helps disperse it.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires has blanketed the northeastern United States, affecting air quality ahead of the Spain-Argentina final in East Rutherford. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to improve conditions, but health warnings remain in place for players, fans and residents.