Canada wildfires: Smoke blankets Toronto and spreads across US as crisis grows

Canada is battling more than 800 active wildfires, with thousands of people forced to evacuate as flames destroy homes and entire communities.

Thick wildfire smoke has blanketed Toronto and spread into the United States, triggering poor air quality in cities including Detroit, Boston and Washington, DC.

Indigenous leaders say some First Nations communities have been devastated, while residents describe growing concerns over health risks linked to smoke and hazardous air conditions.

Experts warn that climate change is contributing to longer and more intense wildfire seasons across Canada.

Al Jazeera's Matthew Torres reports on the latest developments from one of Canada's worst wildfire emergencies.

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/
Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile