AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham explained that on sunny days—particularly during stretches of calm, clear weather—sunlight can break down smoke and haze in the atmosphere, causing it to ...

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has spread more than 5,000 miles, reaching parts of Russia and Europe during the past week.

Wildfire smoke drifting back into the Northeast shrouds the sun as it rises behind the Empire State Building in New York City. Oct. 1, 2023, as seen from Hoboken, NJ.

Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move over the U.S., and maps and satellite imagery show the large-scale impact of the blazes.

San Francisco city view through the haze of smoke during sunset as seen from Treasure Island on Sept. 20, 2023, as smoke from Northern California and Oregon wildfires continues to burden the Bay Area.

Extreme Weather These L.A. homeowners had coverage for fire. But not for the toxins left behind. Clashes over covering smoke damage have become a growing issue in recent years as wildfires ...

Local News Map: How bad is the wildfire smoke in Massachusetts right now As wildfires in Canada continue to burn, what are the current conditions in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S.?

Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has spread over 5,000 miles across the Atlantic over the last week — reaching as far as parts of Russia. Western Greenland and the Arctic Archipelago ...