2026 British Columbia and western North America wildfires
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Wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing evacuations
Seven people were injured, including three firefighters and four civilians, suffering minor burns.
Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand participated in the containment effort, along with crews from 15 US states.
Scientists say human-induced climate change makes warm, dry conditions more likely that assist the rapid spread of wildfires.
“This is an active and rapidly evolving situation, and I urge everyone in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow the direction of local officials,”
Wildfires force mass evacuations in British Columbia and western North America
More than 20,000 people were forced to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the helicopter crash in Utah.
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed while fighting a wildfire in Utah's Fishlake National Forest on Friday morning.
Canadian wildfires put millions of Americans at risk
More than 100 active fires were burning throughout British Columbia.
British Columbia Premier David Eby said homes and other structures had been lost in the wildfire and that some residents required rescue.
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports that approximately 3.9 million hectares of land have burned across Canada so far this year.
Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds Washington DC and spreads health impacts across US
New York launched emergency operations Wednesday, offering free KN95 masks and opening shelter space.
Suzanne Paulson said wildfire particles seem to be more toxic than regular urban particles.
More than 100 million people in the U.S. are affected by wildfire smoke drifting south.
“Although healthy people may recover quickly from wildfire smoke, many people can experience short-term, mid-term and long-term effects,”
Canada wildfires leave train encased in flames as smoke drifts toward US
More than a dozen fires are burning in Minnesota due to extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds.
IQAir ranked Toronto as having the worst air quality in the world.
There are more than 100 wildfires burning in the province of Ontario.
“More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.”