The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring System (CAMS) reports that smoke from wildfires in Canada's Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario has traversed the Atlantic to Europe. Initial smoke spread occurred from May 18-19, affecting areas in Greece, followed by a more extensive plume reaching northwestern Europe, including Ireland, by June 1. Although air quality in parts of Canada is currently compromised, CAMS indicates that the smoke's effect on European surface air quality will be minimal, primarily manifesting in hazy skies and altered sunsets. Furthermore, significant evacuations have occurred in Canada due to escalating wildfire occurrences.
Forecasts show further smoke is set to reach Europe later this week.
Wildfires are a frequent occurrence in boreal forests from spring and through the summer months.
The transport of smoke is not expected to have a significant impact on surface air quality; the smoke is moving at a high altitude.
Over 25,000 people in Canada have evacuated their homes due to wildfires.
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