Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec and the same blanketing much of the west.
Poor air quality from fires expected to continue in some areas
Moderately bad air quality is forecast for Edmonton and Calgary, but the worst air in Alberta is near Fort Chipewyan, which remains on an evacuation order as a fire there burns out of control. Maïté Blanchette Vézina, the province's minister of forests and natural resources, says the situation remains critical but is improving.
There are currently 345 federally co-ordinated firefighters and support personnel operating in Canada but the number is expected to fluctuate as workers cycle back through the U.S.Jeff Arnberger, with the U.S. National Interagency Fire Center, says they've been fortunate to have a slow start to the fire season this year but they must also be prepared for wildfires in the U.S.
The wildfire, which started May 27 near Barrington Lake, forced more than 6,000 people to flee and destroyed 60 homes and cottages, as well as 150 other structures.
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