Canada is grappling with one of the most severe wildfire seasons in its history, with more than 16.3 million acres burned across the country in 2025. This staggering figure, coupled with unrelenting heatwaves, paints a grim picture of the country's environmental and health challenges—and highlights the deepening impact of climate change.
As fires continue to rage across multiple provinces, their reach extends well beyond Canada's borders, with dangerous levels of smoke drifting into the United States and affecting millions.
