More smoke from Canadian wildfires set to blanket the US. Here’s how it compares to last week
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Independent
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Canada's wildfire crisis intensifies as over 900 active fires spread across Ontario and neighboring provinces, releasing massive smoke plumes heading toward U.S. territories. With peak fire season approaching in July, air quality concerns escalate significantly. This environmental surge represents a dramatic increase compared to previous week conditions, threatening public health across North America and highlighting climate change impacts on continental fire patterns and atmospheric pollution levels.
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