More than 200 active wildfires are burning across Canada, and the smoke drifting across the country is creating hazy skies and, at times, health concerns.
Crews are battling fires in , , Alberta, the , , and as of Wednesday morning.
The fires are contributing to poor air quality for some communities. Environment Canada issued special air quality statements to parts of B.C.,
The majority of fires are burning in Alberta, which as of The smoke is travelling eastward following the jet stream, and has been spotted in parts of the U.S. On Tuesday,
The haze from smoke can be seen in photos and videos from communities across the country that showcase an eerie orange glow.
Here is a round-up of some photos of the wildfires and smoke across Canada:
Wildfire smoke from the boreal forest has arrived here in Southern SK. All five of our Corsi-Rosenthal boxes are running at home. They definitely make a difference to air quality.
— Adithya Ramachandran (@AdithyaR_YXE)
Yes, it is 10 AM morning.
— Lavvy (@Lavvy01)
Smoke from the wildfires has killed our walk this morning, I am giving it the stink eye in hopes it leaves, Juliette is well.... Happy Tuesday folks!
— Rocky the Corgi (@Rockyscrazylife)
The smoke from the Alberta wildfires made the sun very orange and hazy last evening. Here are a few photos of the beavers in the river with the orange sun reflecting off the water.
— Mike's Photos and Videos of Beavers (@MDigout99)
Sun rising above fog from Lake Superior while burning through wildfire smoke makes for dramatic sights!
— 1B00YA03110 (@311B00yA)