The wildfire-induced smoke currently blanketing the Calgary area, is so bad Environment Canada (EC) is telling people to go back inside, in an air quality warning issued early Wednesday.

A series of wildfires burning across central Canada sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the weekend, with few signs that the blazes will subside anytime soon.

Smoke from wildfires raging in Canada has drifted into the United States, affecting air quality as far south as Florida.

Rocky View Schools has announced that recess and lunch breaks may be held indoors due to the smoke in Airdrie and the surrounding areas.

Stronger shifting winds are expected in much of northern Alberta this week, posing a concern for firefighting efforts and re-entry plans for evacuated communities, according to Alberta Forestry.

Despite expected rain Sunday night, Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Michigan on Monday, officials say.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has lifted the special air quality statement that was in effect for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield. The advisory, which was issued at 10:22 p.m. Saturday due to wildfire smoke,

Parts of Ontario and Quebec were covered in a thick haze recently, as wildfire smoke from Manitoba and Saskatchewan infiltrated the regions. The poor air quality raised health concerns in parts of the provinces,