Canada Wildfire Smoke Map & 72-Hour Forecast
This focused map starts with the official Environment and Climate Change Canada FireWork smoke layer enabled. Use the hourly timeline to explore modelled ground-level wildfire-smoke PM2.5 across Canada for up to 72 hours from the latest available forecast cycle.
What this map shows
Modelled ground-level wildfire smoke
The coloured overlay represents FireWork's forecast contribution of wildfire smoke to near-surface PM2.5 concentrations.
Hourly forecast
Use the timeline to view forecast conditions from now through 72 hours ahead.
A focused smoke view
Wildfires, recent out fires, satellite hotspots, and AQHI start turned off so the smoke field is easier to read.
How to interpret it
This is a forecast, not a measurement
FireWork is a numerical model. Actual smoke at a location can differ because fire emissions, weather, terrain, and model timing change.
Colours represent PM2.5 guidance
The map shows modelled ground-level fine particulate matter attributable to wildfire smoke, not visibility, plume height, or a confirmed health impact.
Check observed air quality separately
Use AQHI, local air-quality monitoring, health advisories, and emergency authorities when making health or safety decisions.
Current smoke forecast
Checking the latest Environment and Climate Change Canada smoke forecast. This layer is a forecast, not a direct air-quality observation.
Get an alert when wildfire smoke is forecast near you.
Choose one alert threshold. A Free My FireRadar account includes three basic email Alerts. FireRadar Plus includes up to 10 enhanced Alerts, multiple compatible conditions and eligible SMS delivery.
This uses ECCC FireWork forecast guidance, not a live neighbourhood measurement.
Forecast smoke alerts indicate modelled wildfire-smoke PM2.5 crossing the selected threshold. They are informational and do not replace official health or emergency guidance.
Smoke forecasts by province and territory
Open the same FireRadar FireWork smoke forecast with a province- or territory-focused starting viewport. These pages do not clip the smoke layer or use separate smoke data.
Selected local smoke forecast views
Use a local view when you want the national FireWork forecast centred on a specific community. The full directory is kept separate so the Canada smoke forecast remains focused on national conditions and model guidance.
Coverage and limitations
The FireWork layer is a forecast, not an air-quality measurement. It does not replace AQHI observations, local advisories, emergency information or medical guidance. Forecast uncertainty increases farther into the future, and little or no colour on the map does not guarantee smoke-free conditions at ground level.
Common questions about this map
What does the Canada wildfire smoke map show?
It shows Environment and Climate Change Canada's FireWork forecast of ground-level PM2.5 attributable to wildfire smoke. The layer is model guidance, not a live measurement of smoke at every location.
How far ahead does the wildfire smoke forecast go?
The timeline shows hourly FireWork forecasts from now through 72 hours ahead.
How often is the FireWork smoke forecast updated?
Environment and Climate Change Canada publishes FireWork forecasts twice daily. FireRadar uses the newest available forecast.
Is this smoke map the same as AQHI?
No. AQHI communicates health risk using observed and forecast air pollutants. This layer specifically shows modelled wildfire-smoke contribution to ground-level PM2.5 and should be used as forecast context.
Where should I check for smoke health advice?
Check the official AQHI, provincial or territorial health and environment agencies, local air-quality advisories, and emergency authorities. FireRadar is an informational map and does not provide medical or emergency instructions.
Data source
FireRadar presents this view using Environment and Climate Change Canada FireWork. The interactive map is informational and may not reflect source changes immediately.
Open source information →Related wildfire maps and guides
Find provincial wildfire maps, current national information and guides related to this map layer.
Province wildfire maps
Supporting tools and guides
The smoke forecast estimates wildfire-related PM2.5. AQHI reports observed health risk from several air pollutants, so the two measures are not interchangeable.