Wildfire Smoke Sparks Air Quality Alerts Across 6 Provinces and Territories

A reception centre for evacuees of the wildfires in northern Manitoba staffed by provincial Emergency Social Services, and the Canadian Red Cross at the Billy Mosienko Arena in Winnipeg, May 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

Environment Canada has issued air quality alerts in six provinces and territories due to wildfire smoke, while Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared a state of emergency due to the fires.

The advisories apply to a large portion of central Canada, including parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Areas in the Northwest Territories, western Ontario, and Labrador are also affected.