Smoke from Canada’s Fires Hit North America | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Wildfire smoke blanketing North America earlier this year wasn’t just hazy skies—it was a public health emergency. Levels of harmful fine particulate matter soared past WHO safety limits by more than ten times in some areas, triggering a surge in ER visits for asthma and bronchitis. Caused by record-breaking fires in Canada’s Quebec and Alberta, the smoke drifted south, forcing widespread shutdowns of outdoor activities. Scientists are now investigating long-term health risks and how climate change may be making these extreme fire events—and their deadly smoke—more common, reminding us that…