The United States has offered additional support to Canada in response to the devastating wildfires that continue to burn across the country, affecting the air quality in eastern parts of the U.S. President Joe Biden offered Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this extra support during a phone call on June 7. There are roughly 414 fires currently burning in Canada, of which 239 are considered “out of control.” More than 3.8 million hectares have burned so far, with about 500,000 acres in Quebec alone, sending thick plumes of smoke into the U.S. and impacting air quality. President Biden directed his administration to deploy all available fire-fighting assets to assist in suppressing the fires impacting both Canadian and American communities. Over 600 firefighters and support personnel and various equipment have already been deployed to help fight the fires. Trudeau thanked the U.S. president for his support so far. These fires are affecting everyday lives and can be attributed to climate change. The smoke from the fires has led to decreased visibility and poor air quality across the U.S., with New York City becoming one of the most polluted cities in the world due to the fires. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called the sub-standard air quality across the city a “crisis” and urged people to stay indoors wherever possible.