More than 700 active forest fires are affecting the neighboring country, with alerts in New York and other cities in the northeast. What's happening, where the hotspots are, and how to protect yourself from the smoke.
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✍️ Canada is experiencing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with over 16.5 million acres burned and over 700 active fires, exacerbated by extreme weather conditions linked to climate change.
👉 Over 16.5 million acres burned in Canada
👉 Over 700 active fires in Canada
👉 Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and British Columbia most affected
👉 Smoke has crossed the border and is affecting US cities
👉 Air quality levels hazardous in many cities
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