2026 British Columbia and western North America wildfires
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Wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing evacuations
At least 32 homes were destroyed and six damaged by the fire.
Seven people were injured, including three firefighters and four civilians, suffering minor burns.
Reno's average temperature has risen by over 4C since the 1970s, faster than any other big US city.
“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
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to escape the wildfire in the Okanagan Lake region.
A man was arrested and charged with intentionally setting the biggest of the three Spokane-area wildfires.
Eleanor Olszewski, Canada's minister of emergency management and community resilience, said she approved a request for federal assistance from British Columbia to provide shelter and accommodations for evacuees.
Canadian wildfires put millions of Americans at risk
The current wildfire emergency is part of a broader wildfire season that has affected multiple provinces, including British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
British Columbia Premier David Eby said homes and other structures had been lost in the wildfire and that some residents required rescue.
NWS air quality advisories warn that smoke is affecting parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.
Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds Washington DC and spreads health impacts across US
Parts of Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin had AQI ratings in the 300s on Friday afternoon.
Philadelphia city officials suspended trash pickup and closed public pools Friday due to deteriorating air quality.
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
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige said the remote Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in northern Ontario was devastated by an unexpected and fast-moving wildfire that severely damaged homes and community buildings.
New York City Emergency Management stated that current forecasts do not indicate a repeat of 2023 smoke conditions.
A freight train near Armstrong, Ontario was surrounded by wildfire flames, with crew members requesting an emergency rescue.
“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.”