Wildfires raging across remote areas of northwest Canada are proving nearly impossible to contain, according to the Times Union. With more than 200 active fires, many in roadless, unmanaged forest, Canadian firefighters remain overwhelmed—leaving much of the Northeast, including New York, blanketed in smoke.
Experts say most of these fires are started by lightning and fueled by flammable trees and hotter, drier summers linked to climate change. While air quality in Albany has fluctuated, it has reached unhealthy levels at times, prompting officials to urge caution, especially for sensitive groups.
Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to the microscopic particles in wildfire smoke can have long-term health effects. Residents are encouraged to monitor air conditions on Airnow.gov and limit outdoor activity when smoke levels spike…