Canadian wildfires bring smoke to our region

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Smoke from some of the worst Canadian wildfires in years is drifting across the Northeast.

The largest forest fire in Nova Scotia’s recorded history is expected to grow even more Wednesday, according to the CBC.

The fire in Shelburne County started on Saturday and is now upwards of 50,000 acres, prompting the evacuation of upwards of 16,000 people.

Wildfires have also broken out throughout western Canada.

Smoke is expected to make its way across parts of the forecast area tonight and tomorrow from fires in Nova Scotia, Canada. Unlike smoke from the Alberta fires, this will likely be near-surface and some may even be able to smell it. #VTwx #NYwx pic.twitter.com/79Qk0c5bw8
— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) May 30, 2023

The National Weather Service says the smoke is expected to make its way across the region Wednesday night and Thursday and that unlike the smoke from western fires, it will be lower in the atmosphere.