Canadian Fires

 

Don’t get me wrong, I love my American friends. But seeing people complain about the wildfire smoke coming from Canada is hard when so many of us are living through this.

I live in Ontario, and these fires are devastating. Entire communities have been evacuated. Families have lost their homes. Emergency responders and volunteers are risking their lives every day, and countless animals have lost their habitats. People are dying. Animals are dying. Homes are gone.

The smoke reaching the U.S. is the result of a much bigger tragedy. I completely understand that the poor air quality is frustrating, but please remember that on the other side of that smoke are people who have lost everything.

A little compassion goes a long way. Instead of blaming Canada… let’s hope for rain, support those affected, and keep our first responders, families, and wildlife in our thoughts. 

-Tay Spicer