Wildfire smoke map: Which parts of Canada are under air quality warnings? [Video]

Wildfires in Western Canada have forced thousands of people to flee their homes and the heavy smoke has prompted nearly 250 air quality warnings and advisories in four provinces as of Monday.

Some of the smoke from the more than 100 wildfires being battled in Canada has made it to the United States, as far south as Georgia, according to The Weather Channel on Monday.

More wildfire news, maps and updates from across Canada

“Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour,” Environment Canada said Monday, noting that it also depends on proximity to fires, fire activity and the direction and speed of the wind.

Here’s a map of the wildfire smoke and a look at the air quality warnings and advisories in place across Canada.

Fort McMurray and several communities in Northern Alberta are at “very high health risk” due to heavy smoke from nearby fires, …