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Trump tells Carney to take action on wildfire smoke during World Cup chat -- U.S. President Donald Trump personally told Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup Final to stop poisoning American air and take action to put out wildfires burning across the country. -- Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump personally told Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup Final to stop poisoning American air and take action to put out wildfires burning across the country.

CBC News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Wildfire smoke to roll into Western Washington with temperature highs over 90

Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia is expected to drift into Western Washington this week, when temperatures are likely to climb into the mid-80s and even the mid-90s in some areas.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'Not one single offer:' Doug Ford criticizes Donald Trump for not offering help amid wildfires

Premier Doug Ford says U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to introduce new tariffs on Canada over northern Ontario wildfire smoke that’s drifted south of the border is a 'bunch of rubbish.'

CTV News - Business - 8 hours ago

Trump confronts Canadian PM at World Cup Final over wildfire smoke: 'Our air's being poisoned'

President Donald Trump says he took his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to task at Sunday’s game between Spain and Argentina, demanding that he bring the natural disaster under control

Independent UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump tells Carney to take action on wildfire smoke during World Cup chat

U.S. President Donald Trump personally told Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup Final to stop poisoning American air and take action to put out wildfires burning across the country.

CBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Around 1,800 evacuated due to Ontario wildfires, says Premier Doug Ford

Evacuees have fanned out to host cities across the province, including Thunder Bay, Toronto, Sudbury and Niagara Falls, said Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster

When the Eaton fire swept through the Los Angeles, California neighbourhood of Altadena last year, it claimed 19 lives and incinerated thousands of buildings — one of which was the home of Kaitlyn Trudeau’s grandfather. His house burned to the ground; he lost everything. But while he grappled with trauma, others saw dollar signs in the disaster.

CTV News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for residents of Kimberley, B.C.

Nearby fire is nearly six square kilometres in size, as a rash of lightning strikes and new blazes sparked in the province over the weekend

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control

Finding wildfires before they explode in size could save countless lives each year. Decades of technology development may finally make that possible

Scientific American - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Natural Disasters -- Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control

Finding wildfires before they explode in size could save countless lives each year. Decades of technology development may finally make that possible

Scientific American - Science - 12 hours ago

Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S. -- Mike Crawley

Republican members of U.S. Congress are slamming Canada's federal and provincial governments over what they claim is inaction in preventing the wildfires currently spreading smoke and poor air quality across much of the northeastern U.S., in addition to Central Canada.

CBC News - Politics - 14 hours ago

Trump Says He Told Carney That Canada Must Get Wildfires Under Control

“Maybe they should pay us some damages or something, or we should do some tariffs,” Trump said.

Huffington Post - Politics - 14 hours ago

Trump rebukes Carney over wildfire smoke: 'Our air's being poisoned'

President Donald Trump says he took his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to task at Sunday’s game between Spain and Argentina, demanding that he bring the natural disaster under control

Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago

How much forest management matters in wildfires

Evacuation orders are under way in parts of northwestern Ontario, as more than 140 wildfires rage in the region

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

World Cup organisers 'monitoring' wildfire smoke ahead of final - Officials in many cities urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it posed a health risk to everyone, 17/07/2026

Officials in many cities urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it posed a health risk to everyone,

Euronews - World - 22 hours ago

Air quality alert for Chicago extended through Monday as wildfire smoke from Canada lingers

The National Weather Service said visibility improved Sunday since thick smoke blanketed the area last week, but officials warned air pollution could remain unhealthy for sensitive groups into Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S. -- Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Dr Siegel discusses health risks from wildfire smoke and lettuce parasite

Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, discusses health risks associated with Canadian wildfire smoke and the Cyclospora parasite found on lettuce.

Fox News - Health - 1 day ago

Minister says nothing went wrong with Ottawa's response to Ontario wildfires -- Politics

As hundreds of wildfires burning across Ontario force communities to evacuate and prompt urgent calls for government support, Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, is defending Ottawa's response.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Ontario Fires Back at Trump: Drop Lumber Tariffs as Wildfire Smoke Hits 100M Americans

Canada wildfire smoke is choking more than 100 million Americans — and sparking a diplomatic standoff. Ontario Premier Ford countered Trump's tariff threat by demanding the U.S. drop softwood lumber duties, while the White House admits no legal mechanism exists to tariff smoke. Detroit hit a record

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

World Cup appears to have dodged worse wildfire smoke thanks to rain

Showers and thunderstorms triggered a flash flood warning for Manhattan and northeastern New Jersey on Saturday, but the rain also helped blow out the smoke from Canadian wildfires that had choked the tristate area for days and threatened to disrupt Sunday’s World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

How we photographed wildfire smoke enveloping Chicago

Plus, 12 more photos from Chicago Sun-Times photojournalists from this week in news.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Martha Stewart Boasts of Her Luxury EV's Ability to Filter Canadian Wildfire Smoke While Sowing Fear About Global Warming

Martha Stewart is getting mocked for her comments on Canada's wildfires, as she boasts about the capabilities of her luxury vehicle.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump vows tariff hike over Canadian wildfire smoke blanketing US

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Friday to raise tariffs on Canada, arguing the additional duties should offset the economic costs of wildfire smoke...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Science - Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S. Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires. Jul 17 - 3:32

Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.

CBS News - Science - 2 days ago

Canada wildfire smoke engulfs Washington as it spreads across US

Millions of people across the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic endured another day of unhealthy air Friday as smoke from uncontrolled wildfires...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire

Transport Canada said it's investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

New York: US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have cho...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Trump rips Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens to raise tariffs

The smoke coming from active wildfires in Canada has led to unhealthy air quality in swaths of the U.S., which could affect the World Cup final in New Jersey.

CNBC - Health - 2 days ago

Politics Insider: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke

Plus, Toronto MPP resigns from Ford’s cabinet and Conservative housing critic Scott Aitchison reveals his summer reads

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump Says US Will Hold Canada Responsible for Wildfire Smoke Pollution

The U.S. president said the cost of smoke pollution from Canadian wildfires must be added to current tariffs on Canada.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

Republicans using wildfires 'to score cheap political points': Ontario minister

Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris says 'we’ll keep the politics out of it' after U.S. Republican lawmakers slammed both federal and provincial leaders for not doing enough to prevent the wildfires that are pushing smoke south of the border. Power & Politics speaks with Harris about the ongoing evacuations in Northern Ontario, and how U.S. complaints are being received.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada

The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.

Ars Technica - Technology - 3 days ago

Air quality alert for Chicago, Day 2, as wildfire smoke from Canada shuts down beaches, venues

Beaches in Chicago and Evanston were among closings Friday due to the poor air quality. Organizers for Ravinia Festival in Highland Park were "closely monitoring" conditions ahead of tonight's planned Paul Simon performance.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

My family lost its slice of heaven to wildfire. Canada, let's stand on guard together

These days, it feels like no one is really watching for fires or prepared to act – and as a result, so much has been destroyed, including the camp my father built

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Public Health -- A fire hose of dangerous pollution from wildfires blankets the northern U.S.

Smoke from northern Minnesota and western Ontario wildfires is pouring over the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing record levels of hazardous air pollution to major cities

Scientific American - Environment - 3 days ago

Mark Carney Deflects Blame on Canada Wildfire Failures: 'Climate Change Is Everyone's Responsibility'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed that his government could be doing more to contain the wildfires ravaging Ontario.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Inhaling Wildfire Smoke May Be The Same As Smoking HOW Many Cigarettes?!

Even short-term exposure to bad air poses major risks to your respiratory health.

Huffington Post - Health - 3 days ago

These events are canceled in the Chicago area due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Harmful air pollution from hundreds of Canadian wildfires continue to create dangerous conditions for people to be outdoors Friday. Many Thursday concerts, sports and other outdoor events were already canceled all over the city and suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Wildfire season is here — and so are air quality warnings from the resulting smoke. Dr. Vaibhav Gupta says while it's impossible for some people, like those who work outdoors, to stay inside, masks are just one way to mitigate some of the health risks.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario - A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region. 16/07/2026

Video. A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Canada wildfires force residents to flee, send dangerous smoke drifting south

Wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario have forced residents in several communities to flee, with some evacuees saying they received little government help from the federal and provincial governments. And as dangerous smoke drifts over big cities, some U.S. politicians are accusing Canada of not doing enough to prevent wildfires.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

The far-reaching impacts of wildfire smoke - and how to protect yourself -- As wildfires blaze through Canada, air quality alerts are in place there and in parts of the US. Here are the profound ways wildfire smoke influences your physical and mental health.

As wildfires blaze through Canada, air quality alerts are in place there and in parts of the US. Here are the profound ways wildfire smoke influences your physical and mental health.

BBC News - Health - 3 days ago

'Hazardous' Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality warning for Chicago. Here's what you should know.

The hazy smoke, which also carries a strong smell, has moved in from Canada. The alert is in effect through midnight Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'American Lungs Are Paying for Canadian Inaction': Congressional Republicans Demand Action on Wildfires

Congressional Republicans in Michigan published a letter demanding Canada improve forest management after years of fires.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

After wildfires destroyed 95% of this California tribe's forests, members uncovered 1,200 ancestral sites

After devastating fires turned their forest into a moonscape, members of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu found evidence of their vibrant tribal history everywhere.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

Toronto air ranked among world's worst as wildfire smoke billows south

Toronto, Canada: Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday, the Swiss firm IQAir said, as Canadian authorities urg...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

'Devastating' wildfire in Irish beauty spot 'caused by human activity'

A WILDFIRE which swept through a popular beauty spot in Co. Kerry this week is believed to have b...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened

Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.

Aljazeera - Environment - 5 days ago

Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US -- There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

BBC News - US News - 5 days ago

Wildfires in Canada's Ontario cause severe smog, disrupt rail traffic

Ottawa: Wildfires sweeping across northwestern Ontario, Canada, in recent days have caused severe smog and a sharp deterioration in air quality in sev...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Seven deaths in Spain wildfires as police confirm British victims

The deaths follow frequent heatwaves in Spain over the years exceeding 40C

WalesOnline - World - 5 days ago

Wildfire near Paris tears through Fontainebleau forest

A massive wildfire is raging through the famous forest in France's Île-de-France region, 70 kilometers from Paris. Heat and strong winds are fueling the blaze.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 days ago

British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain

The woman was among eight people admitted to hospital as fire burned 7,000 hectares in Los Gallardos, Almeria

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

Four Britons feared to be among 11 dead in Spain wildfire

The bodies of four people were found in a burnt-out car which had its steering wheel on fire

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads

The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.

Aljazeera - Environment - 17 days ago

She Lost Her Home in a California Wildfire. When She Found What People Online Did With Her Tragedy, She Was Shocked. -- Kylie Mohr

As survivors flee wildfires, online gamblers are wagering how far the flames will spread—and how much destruction they’ll cause.

Slate - Technology - 20 days ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago