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Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump urged Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup Final to control the wildfires in Canada, suggesting Canada should pay damages for the smoke affecting the US.
- Over 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, leading to thousands of evacuations, destruction of homes, and burning of approximately 28,000 sq km of land.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Trump's remarks, calling for support from allies rather than threats of tariffs amid rising tensions between the US and Canada.
- The wildfires have severely impacted communities, including the Whitewater Lake First Nation in Ontario, where homes and infrastructure were destroyed, and wildlife habitats were damaged.
- Canadian authorities have mobilized over 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 aircraft to combat the fires, while evacuation alerts affect thousands, including the entire city of Kimberley, British Columbia.
