Wildfire activity has not slowed down in northwestern Ontario as three First Nations remain under evacuation, with hundreds of people sent south. Here's the latest on fires of note, air quality warnings and statements,

Poor air quality will continue in southern Ontario to start the weekend, all thanks to an arriving ridge that will suppress the smoke in the lower levels. DON’T MISS: Best practices to keep yourself safe from wildfire smoke Significant wildfire activity across the western half of the country has sent plumes of smoke from the Arctic to the tropics—and even across the pond toward Europe.

New York DEC and DOH have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter on June 7, 2025, due to wildfire smoke from Canada, and are recommending that people stay indoors to reduce exposure.