VIDEO: Unusual Heat and Forest Fires in Canada

Unprecedented heat is sweeping across eastern Canada. The air pollution caused by the smoke from forest fires can lead to serious health issues for the local population, reports Reuters.

This year, forest fires in the region have started unusually early. Meteorologists are predicting an unprecedented hot and dry summer.

They express concerns that high temperatures will persist throughout the summer. Additionally, severe lightning storms have struck ten provinces across Canada, with Quebec City being the hardest hit. These storms are also thought to have contributed to the ignition of the fires.