Smoke from wildfires in Canada covered half of America and even reached Europe

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: Thick smoke from wildfires raging in Canada hovered over the Midwest and East of the United States. From western Iowa through Illinois and Wisconsin to Michigan and Ohio, an air quality alert is in effect. Drift smoke air quality warnings are also in effect for New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Metropolitan District of Columbia, and parts of North Carolina. Overall, more than 100 million Americans have experienced poor air quality. What’s more, smoke from wildfires in Canada crossed the Atlantic Ocean and is now visible on satellite imagery across Western Europe. Forecasters note that smoke has now covered Ireland and most of the UK, then it will move east.