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Ontario, Spain Battle Massive Wildfires, US Breathes Smoke

7/22/2026

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Premier Doug Ford said Ontario has 190 active blazes and 1,800 people evacuated.
The La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara province, Spain, has burned over 26,000 hectares and forced more than 1,000 evacuations.
Smoke from Ontario’s fires gave Toronto the world’s worst air quality last week, spreading to New York and Washington before improving.
President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada must improve Ontario wildfire control and warned of tariffs.

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Premier Doug Ford said Ontario has 190 active blazes and 1,800 people evacuated.
The La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara province, Spain, has burned over 26,000 hectares and forced more than 1,000 evacuations.
Smoke from Ontario’s fires gave Toronto the world’s worst air quality last week, spreading to New York and Washington before improving.
President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada must improve Ontario wildfire control and warned of tariffs.