Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada could soon reach Norway and cause health problems. It is reported by the Associated Press.
According to Norwegian experts, smog is already observed in Greenland and Iceland, in the near future it will appear in southern Norway. For the past few days, forests have been burning in the province of Quebec in Canada. According to BBC News, the area of forest fires is 3.3 million hectares. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already said the country is facing "the worst wildfire season" on record. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed due to heavy smoke.
On the eve of June 7, smoke from fires spread across the United States, affecting more than 10 states. New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia all had some of the worst air quality records. Broadway shows have been canceled after performers complained of breathing problems.
