AccuWeather long range meteorologist Paul Pastelok said long-lasting stretches of deep blue sky may not return to the Northeast for weeks, or possibly even months.

Right now, wildfires are raging across over 7 million acres of Western Canada’s boreal forest, a continuous blanket of conifers and growth that covers much of the country and is particularly susceptible to changes in the climate, like warmer temperatures and less snow or rain.

From mental health impacts to heightened risk of infections, recent studies underscore the myriad ways in which smoke exposure affects our health.

Staying indoors reduces the pollutants in wildfire smoke by about half, experts say. Here’s how to smoke-proof your home.

With seasonal wildfire smoke rolling into Calgary, residents often have questions about all the things that come with it.

Anyone who has experienced wildfire smoke knows how it can leave you with a scratchy throat, stinging eyes and impact your lungs. However, smoke can also affect your brain. Tiny airborne pollutants found in smoke have been linked to increased risk of stroke, dementia and flare-ups in neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).

On this Line One, join Dr. Justin Clark for a discussion about the health impacts of wildfire smoke and volcanic ash.

A wildfire in Oregon has prompted evacuation orders and the closure of nearly 20 miles of an interstate in the Columbia River Gorge.