# Orange haze from Canadian wildfires drifts over Ontario and northern US

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has created an orange haze visible across Ontario and parts of the northern United States. The haze is affecting air quality and reducing visibility, raising health concerns for residents in the region. This event highlights the far-reaching impact of the ongoing wildfire season in Canada.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c62q3kw126xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:33:23 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0m7n427xd8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:09:13 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/smoke-canadian-wildfires-air-quality) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:49:46 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywdl9ne3yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:08:40 GMT