Recently, Canada is dealing with a string of deadly wildfires that have extended from the western provinces to Quebec and are igniting hundreds more forest fires. Since May, several air quality advisories have been due to the smoke’s entry into the country because of this tourist as well as native doesn’t enjoy the outdoor adventure in Canada. It also falls a negative impact on the economic condition of Canada. So, let’s discuss about Canadian Wildfires.
What exactly is going on?
Since last month, smoke from Canada’s wildfires has been drifting into the United States. Recent fires have been blazing for at least several days near Quebec.
According to the EPA, hazy skies, limited visibility, and the odor of burning wood are probable, and the smoke will linger throughout New England for a few days.
The fires in Quebec are large and close to Rhode Island, around 500 to 600 miles away. They also came after wildfires in Nova Scotia, which caused a brief air quality alert on May 30, according to Austin.
How are Canadian Wildfires Troubling Americans?
On Wednesday, smoke from wildfires in Canada moved down into the United States, causing severely bad air quality across much of the eastern United States, with alerts in effect from New England to the Southeast. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, air quality advisories affected more than 100 million Americans.
The EPA predicts that “more than 100 million people are affected by air quality alerts today, ranging from Code Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) and above,” according to EPA spokesman Shayla R. Powell. This region encompasses much of the Northeast United States, stretching from Philadelphia to Chicago to the west and Atlanta to the south.
The United States sends firefighters to Canada.
Officials said almost 100 fires in Quebec were declared out of control on Wednesday, while New York metropolis and Philadelphia experienced some of the worst air quality of any major metropolis.
According to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, President Joe Biden dispatched over 600 firefighters and equipment to Canada. The Biden Administration has also approached certain governors and municipal leaders in the United States about supporting the neighboring country.
What can you do now?
It’s an excellent time to put off yard work and other outside activities. Consider using an N95 mask when going out to decrease your exposure to pollution.
Stay inside, closing all doors, windows, and fireplaces. It suggests that you set the air conditioning to recirculation.
“If you have filters on your home HVAC system, you should make sure they’re up to date and of high quality,” Hill added. “Some people, particularly those with underlying lung disease or heart disease, should consider investing in home air purifiers.”
