Wildfires continue to impact air quality across the country
As the number of active wildfires increases in western provinces the rest of the country is trying to mitigate the effects. CTV's Sarah Plowman has the latest.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CTV News
6 minutes ago
- CTV News
Manitoba wildfire season worst in 30 years: province
A wildfire near Flin Flon, Man., on May 27, 2025. (Government of Manitoba) The province's wildfire season is now the worst on record in the last 30 years, according to the Manitoba government's latest fire bulletin. Over 1.55 million hectares have burned in the province, which remains under a provincial state of emergency. The province said the state of emergency is in effect until Friday, though it may be extended if necessary. In northern Manitoba, two wildfires near Thompson have merged amid widespread smoke, according to a post on the city's Facebook page Tuesday. The merged wildfire now known as Fire NO050 is over 46,000 hectares in size, per the province's latest fire map. The city said additional bulldozer guards are being constructed between the fire and Highway 391 to strengthen containment. The highway traversing the city is closed except for essential service vehicles and evacuees leaving Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, which issued an evacuation notice Sunday. A separate fire located approximately 14 kilometres from the city, Fire NO061, experienced movement in the north and 'a lot of activity in the southern portion' on Monday, according to the city. 'The Manitoba Wildfire Service was unable to do much work on Fire NO061 on Monday due to aircraft transporting Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation evacuees from the Thompson Airport, which resulted in restrictions on other aircraft movements,' said the city. Water bombers are scooping water from Footprint Lake to combat the flames, which may also include a planned backburn in an area between Mystery Lake and the Burntwood River, according to the city. Two fires near Snow Lake have also merged, according to the province's Tuesday fire bulletin. The fire is now approximately 57,800 hectares and out of control. A notice on Snow Lake's website Tuesday indicates a cool Monday allowed crews to make further progress, focusing on strengthening containment lines and cleaning up fire extensions to the north and south of the town. 'Last night, a tactical backburn was conducted on fire 89, aimed at reinforcing protection to the west and north. The operation had a very good effect with no issues reported,' said the town. 'Aerial resources continue to be utilized across the remaining fires where possible and where resource availability allows.' The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to respond to 165 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 401 wildfires to date. The average for this date is 299 total fires, according to the province.
CBC
7 minutes ago
- CBC
Wildfire evacuation orders issued for parts of N.L.'s Holyrood, Perry's Cove and Salmon Cove
Further evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, forcing hundreds to leave their properties. Nearly 200 wildfires this summer have burned about 8,400 hectares of land across the province.
CTV News
20 minutes ago
- CTV News
Edmonton weather: Warm with a few more scattered storms
The Alberta legislature can be seen in Edmonton, Alberta. (CTV News Edmonton) Much like the long weekend, we'll get some mid to upper 20s afternoon temperatures AND some scattered thunderstorms today and Wednesday. Daytime highs over the weekend were 30 C on Saturday, 25 C on Sunday, and 25 C on Monday. We'll get to the 26-27 C range this afternoon in Edmonton with morning sun giving way to a few clouds for the afternoon. There's a slight risk of a shower or thunderstorm in the area late this afternoon, but the best chance will be this evening and overnight. Severe thunderstorms are possible in areas just south of Edmonton through the Calgary/Lethbridge regions; large hail is the main threat. A mix of sun and cloud on the way for Wednesday in Edmonton with an afternoon high of 24 or 25 C and then a high probability of some showers and/or thunderstorms late in the day (especially the evening and overnight). An area of low pressure develops over north-central Alberta Wednesday night/early Thursday and we're expecting a broad area of showers/rain that'll stretch west-to-east across the province. The question is: Does that band of rain sit right over Edmonton and Highway 16, or is it slightly further north? I'll keep it in the forecast as a 60-per cent chance of showers or rain for Thursday morning in Edmonton and then some sunny breaks in the afternoon. a lot of uncertainty with where exactly that precip zone sets up. As the low-pressure system pushes off to the east, I think we'll probably see some showers or periods of rain wrapping back through the Edmonton area. The longer-range outlook is shaping up drier for the weekend and next week. will drop to around 20 C for highs Thursday/Friday, but they'll bounce back to the mid 20s for the weekend. Here's the forecast for Edmonton and area: Today - Sunny this morning. Partly cloudy this afternoon. High: 27 Tonight - 40% chance of a shower or thunderstorm this evening & overnight. 9pm: 23 Wednesday - Mix of sun & cloud. 60% chance of showers and/or thunderstorms late in the day. Morning Low: 15 Afternoon High: 25 Thursday - 60% chance of showers in the morning. Mix of sun & cloud in the afternoon. Morning Low: 14 Afternoon High: 21 Friday - Mostly cloudy. 40% chance of showers or rain. Morning Low: 13 Afternoon High: 21 Saturday - Mix of sun & cloud. Morning Low: 13 Afternoon High: 25 Sunday - Partly cloudy. Morning Low: 15 Afternoon High: 25
