Smoke from wildfires in Western Canada and the Prairies has caused a noticeable haze and orange sun in New Brunswick, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. The smoke travels across the country, reaching New Brunswick in about 2.5 to 3 days. NB Lung advises residents to check the air quality health index and stay indoors when air quality is poor, noting a concerning increase in premature deaths linked to air pollution in Canada.
Wildfires in West cast smoky — and potentially risky — haze over N.B.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Smoke from wildfires in Western Canada and the Prairies has caused a noticeable haze and orange sun in New Brunswick, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. The smoke travels across the country, reaching New Brunswick in about 2.5 to 3 days. NB Lung advises residents to check the air quality health index and stay indoors when air quality is poor, noting a concerning increase in premature deaths linked to air pollution in Canada.
Trending- 1 A few days ago: Smoke from Western Canada wildfires detected in Northern Europe.
- 2 Last couple of days: Haze and orange sun noticed in New Brunswick due to wildfire smoke.
- 3 Thursday (June 5th, 2025): Brian Wiens spoke on Information Morning Fredericton.
- 4 2021: Health Canada report estimated 15,300 premature deaths in Canada from air pollution in 2016.
- 5 2024: Health Canada report estimated 17,400 premature deaths in Canada from air pollution in 2018.
- Reduced air quality in New Brunswick
- Health risks for vulnerable populations (seniors, infants, pregnant people, young children, people with chronic health conditions)
- Advice to stay indoors or use N95 masks
- Concerning increase in premature deaths linked to air pollution in Canada
What: Smoke from wildfires in Western Canada and the Prairies is causing a haze and affecting air quality in New Brunswick, posing health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
When: Over the last couple of days (from June 5th, 2025). Smoke detected in Northern Europe a few days ago. Health Canada reports from 2024 (for 2018 data) and 2021 (for 2016 data).
Where: New Brunswick (general), Fredericton, Western Canada, Prairies, Northern Europe.
Why: Ongoing wildfires in Western Canada and the Prairies are producing large amounts of smoke that travel across the country, impacting air quality in distant regions like New Brunswick.
How: Smoke is carried by atmospheric currents. Public health officials and organizations like NB Lung are advising residents to monitor air quality and take precautions like staying indoors or wearing N95 masks.