Watch: As wildfires continue to spread in Canada, social media flooded with videos of blaze

The Canadian wildfires, which have been multiplying over the past week, are also sending smoke into the northern United States, causing hazy skies and poor air quality in some areas.

According to an AccuWeather report, thousands of people, including those in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, have been forced to flee their homes due to the aggressive fires.

Take a look at the videos below:

Manitoba Yesterday: Outside Cranberry Portage, evacuations were sent out for residents nearby.

I believe this is Highway 10.

Crazy winds and running head fire. Unbelievable Fire activity. #wildfire #canada pic.twitter.com/vINrZ5DN1t

— The Hotshot Wake Up (@HotshotWake) May 13, 2024

In this video shared by @hotshotwake, the user mentions it is from the outside of Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, where evacuations have been sent out for residents nearby.

The wildfires are not as extreme as the record-setting 2023 season.

Until recently, the smoke had been mostly contained north of the US border, but there’s a risk it could spread further south if the fires continue. The northeastern US and southeastern Canada usually experience peak wildfire season in the autumn, depending on rain and wind patterns, said the Accuweather report.

Wildfire season ramps up in Western Canada, sparking evacuation orders and alerts in British Columbia and Alberta. #BCFire #ABFire

Watch more video: https://t.co/PuG7OqxDhr pic.twitter.com/zNVZhQBmRn

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) May 13, 2024

#WATCH
Wildfire in Alberta, Canada pic.twitter.com/SZM3sXavm1

— The World Monitor (@tworldmonitor) May 12, 2024

Another video shows the wildfire in Western Canada, with evacuation orders and alerts within British Columbia and Alberta. There’s a possibility that smoke could drift southeastward into parts of the Midwest and Northeast of Canada, affecting more areas than usual, reported Accuweather.

This year, the wildfire season is expected to be intense, although not as extreme as the record-setting 2023 season, added AccuWeather.

Last year, massive wildfires ravaged central and southern Canada, sending smoke into the US.