Living in the Midwest means being affected by the Canadian wildfires that occur just about every year. Here is what to know about these wildfires and how they’re affecting the Midwest.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, told The Independent that if Canada’s oil production shutdown continues, “it could be a bit more problematic to [U.S.] refineries and it could be more impactful.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is forecast to impact New York City on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. This image from Monday, June 2, 2025, shows a wildfire burning northeast of Summit Lake, British Columbia, Canada. (BC Wildfire Service/The Canadian Press via AP)

The white mist seen in France is not dangerous as most of the toxic gases dissipate while crossing the Atlantic ocean. The smoke also tends to remain at high altitude (around 9,000m), therefore having no significant impact on surface air quality.

Smoke from 150-plus wildfires in Canada could affect air quality and cause health problems for Americans. Is Ohio in the path? What to know.

Typically, during the summer months of June, July and August, when the wind goes northwest behind a front, the New York sky usually becomes a deep blue and the humidity dips. However, as explained by Kines, these winds will continue to carry smoke down into New York until the flames are extinguished.