Canada battles wildfires as hazardous smoke disrupts World Cup final
Thick smoke from hundreds of wildfires has engulfed Canada, creating hazardous air quality ahead of the FIFA World Cup final. Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality on Thursday, prompting officials to issue health warnings. Evacuation orders have been placed as 1.9 million hectares have burned and authorities battle 110 out-of-control blazes.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:32 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 05:51 UTC
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