Several significant wildfires have erupted across central and western Canada, particularly affecting provinces such as British Columbia and Alberta. These fires have intensified in recent years due to climate change-related dry conditions. As of June 2, Canada had multiple active fires, categorized into four control stages; 107 were reported as out of control. The smoke from these fires is now drifting into the U.S., impacting air quality across various states. The situation underscores the increasing severity of wildfires and their transboundary implications.
Several major fires have begun raging across Canada's central and western provinces, significantly impacting air quality in U.S. cities due to smoke drifting south.
As of June 2, there are 107 active out-of-control fires in Canada, highlighting the growing intensity of wildfires due to climate change.
The most impacted U.S. states include Washington and Montana, located directly south of Canada's British Columbia and Alberta provinces.
Wildfires are common in Canada annually, but climate change is exacerbating their frequency and intensity, leading to larger outbreaks affecting both countries.
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