Wildfire Smoke's Unwelcome Guest at the World Cup Final A storm front is expected to sweep through the Northeast on Sunday, bringing much needed relief to fans attending the World Cup final.
The clearing of Canadian wildfire smoke from the region has been hailed as a weather miracle. However, this development raises questions about the alarming frequency and severity of wildfires in North America.
According to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, hundreds of active fires were burning across Canada on Saturday alone – a stark reminder that climate change is fueling these infernos.