Wildfires in Canada prompt evacuation of 17,000. Smoke is drifting into the U.S., raising air quality concerns across the border.
Devastating wildfires in Canada have forced the evacuation of approximately 17,000 residents.
The widespread blazes are also causing significant air quality concerns in the United States, as smoke drifts southward across the border.
The scale of the evacuations highlights the severity of the situation and the immediate threat posed to communities in affected areas.
The impact extends beyond Canada, affecting air quality and potentially public health in the neighboring United States.