Massive wildfires rage across Canada

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldMassive wildfires are raging across Ontario and Manitoba, sending thick plumes of smoke south across the USA.Updated July 18, 2026 — 9:09am,first published 9:07amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon3:58Children with high blood pressure on the riseVideo icon0:56Dechambeau penalised two shots at OpenVideo icon1:26US airstrikes targeting key facilities across IranVideo icon1:19Investigation launches after police exposed taking man’s keys and laughingAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe