Right now, wildfires are raging across over 7 million acres of Western Canada’s boreal forest, a continuous blanket of conifers and growth that covers much of the country and is particularly susceptible to changes in the climate, like warmer temperatures and less snow or rain.

Wildfire smoke from over 200 Canadian fires is clouding Southeast Michigan skies and worsening air quality across the Midwest. Dr. Omer Awan joins The Metro to discuss the health risks and public health concerns tied to the growing crisis.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality in Bismarck, North Dakota to reach "very unhealthy" levels, with conditions improving later this week and serving as a reminder that wildfires can impact air quality even from afar.

Millions of Americans across the northern U.S. were expected to experience frequent episodes of hazy, milky skies throughout the summer of 2025 as smoke plumes drift south from Ca

The sun may still shine this summer, but it won’t always look like it. Across the northern United States, residents can expect hazy skies, milky sunsets, and the occasional whiff of campfire as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts south through the summer months,

Warmer Today in the Twin Cities with Hazy Sunshine and at times some Canadian Wildfire Smoke could be in the air aloft over the area – unfortunately more Canadian Wildfire Smoke is expected Wednesday and Thursday and could lead to some Air Quality Issues.

Formula One's upcoming round in Canada is under the scanner due to air quality concerns as a result of the wildfires.

Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.