Dan Westervelt

Heavy smoke from wildfires in the U.S. Midwest and Northeast has prompted evacuations, particularly in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Over 100 wildfires in Canada are contributing to the smoke, which has led to unhealthy air warnings across multiple regions. Authorities are evacuating thousands of campers, with rescue efforts involving both U.S. and Canadian officials.

Heavy smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada and the U.S. Midwest and Northeast has prompted evacuations in Minnesota's wilderness areas, with rangers working to evacuate thousands of campers. Unhealthy air conditions and extreme heat have led to closures of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and rescue operations are underway to assist stranded campers.

Heavy smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada has blanketed the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations in Minnesota's remote Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Thousands of campers were evacuated as smoke and extreme heat created unhealthy conditions, with rangers and the Canadian Air Force assisting rescues. Officials warn of ongoing risks from wildfires fueled by drought and heat.