Saskatchewan forest fire smoke extends deep into United States

Smoke from northern Saskatchewan and Alberta forest fires is causing a haze over a large part of the United States. 

This has some American media outlets blaming Canada for the "smoky haze" that turned the sun into a "pale orange ball in the sky." 

• 108 fires burning in Saskatchewan, more than 3,000 flee homes

• 2,000 evacuees from northern Sask. fires expected in Regina

• Satellite shows giant smoke plumes from Sask., Alberta forest fires

An Indianapolis Star story ran with this headline: "Haze over Indianapolis? Blame Canada." While the Chicago Tribune went with: "Blame Canada for smoky haze." And the Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Journal Gazette wrote: "Blame Canada: Orange tint of sun created by wildfires." 

National Weather Service forecasters said Tuesday that smoke from wildfires is blowing as far south as Tennessee. A thick band of smoke extends through much of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.

• Saskatchewan smoke expected to stay for days, says Environment Canada

• PHOTOS: Saskatchewan, Land of smoky skies

There are more than 100 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, forcing more than 3,000 people to evacuate several northern communities.