Wildfires Are Raging in Canadian Prairies
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Rounds of smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires, as well as dust blowing off Sub-Saharan Africa, will continue to envelop portions of the United States into the summer, say AccuWeather meteorologists.
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:42 a.m. in Inyo County. Buttermilk Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
Many fires burning across Canada, forcing evacuations and threatening air quality in the United States, cannot simply be put out, authorities and experts say.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires could contribute to hazy skies and a "dim" sun for several states later this week.
More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.
Massive wildfires in Canada have triggered widespread air-quality alerts across 14 US states, impacting millions. The blazes, fueled by climate change
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to bring dangerous air quality to parts of the northern U.S., with hazy and smoky skies also possible for the East and South.