Chicago Shrouded in Wildfire Smoke as City Faces Code Red Air Quality Alert
Chicago woke up to code red air quality on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the city, turning the skyline a hazy orange. Resident, Em Klossy, captured the hazy skies on her morning run as Chicago had the reported second-worst air quality among major global cities, with an AQI reading of 160. Officials issued […]
Hazy Skies Over North Dakota as Canadian Wildfires Rage On
Smoke from dozens of active Canadian wildfires is drifting into the U.S., pushing air quality to ‘unhealthy’ levels in parts of North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, and South Dakota, according to the EPA. North Dakota resident, Neil, captured the hazy skies as majority of the smoke is travelling from Manitoba, where over 17,000 people have been […]
Manitoba Covered in Smoke as Wildfires Intensify
Checkout the shocking smoke-filled skies captured by Manitoba resident, Hilary Lambertt, as wildfires rage on. According to officials, thousands of residents from northern Manitoba are being evacuated due to fast-moving wildfires, prompting the province to declare a state of emergency. Communities including Pimicikamak, Pukatawagan, and Sherridon have already issued evacuation orders, while others like Norway […]
Satellite Captures Canada’s Wildfires Spreading Across the U.S.
Checkout the spread of the Canada wildfires from above, captured by CIRA Imagery, as the smoke continues to spread across the US. More than 212 wildfires are burning across Canada, with half reported as out of control, primarily in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Smoke from the blazes has drifted across a third of the U.S., […]
Alberta Firefighters Battle Intense Blazes as Evacuation Orders Expand
Alberta firefighters captured the deadly blaze that is spreading across Canada, causing evacuations across the region. Alberta is battling 56 active wildfires, with 27 still out of control despite cooler weather. Evacuation orders remain for multiple communities, and emergency payments are available for displaced residents.
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Chokes Michigan Skies
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has triggered hazardous air quality alerts across Michigan. Resident captured smoke-filled skies and blazing sunsets as readings soared above 800 in cities like Marquette and Houghton, prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors. Air quality is expected to fluctuate through Wednesday, with alerts in effect for over a dozen counties […]
Wildfire Smoke Turns Manitoba Skies Red in Shocking Footage
Manitoba resident captured this shocking footage of the smoke-filled and skies and orange hues spread across Clear Water. The fire, which began near Creighton, Saskatchewan, has proven difficult to contain and has now spread rapidly into Manitoba as captured by resident, Dallas Kerwin. Over 25,000 people in central Canada have been forced to evacuate as […]
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Over Ohio, Causing Strange Night Skies
Smoke from wildfires in Canada are drifting across the U.S., affecting air quality throughout the Midwest, including Ohio. Ohio resident, Erin Rhodes, captured the hazy night skies as the moon appeared to have an orange ombre over it, as she capturing helicopters roaming the skies. Residents have been advised to stay cautious and monitor conditions […]
Smoke-Filled Skies in Minnesota as Canadian Wildfires Trigger Air Quality Alerts
Checkout these smoke-filled Minnesota skies caused by the Canada Wildfires, Minnesota Resident, Steve, captured the hazy skies as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is set to issue a statewide air quality alert through at least Wednesday. Similar alerts are in effect in Michigan, with moderate smoke levels stretching as far south as Georgia and the […]
Atlanta Skies Turn Hazy as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts South
Wildfire smoke from blazes in central Canada has drifted deep into the U.S., as Atlanta resident, Woody, captured the hazy skies. Air quality alerts have been issued in states like Minnesota and Michigan, with moderate pollution levels detected as far south as Georgia and the Carolinas. The smoke created hazy skies and eerie red sunsets […]