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Wildfire smoke lingers, impacting air quality

Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality in US: See map

The smoke floating over the border shared between America and Canada is now impacting air quality in states as far south as Texas, AirNow's data shows. The EPA has declared the air quality in states near the Canadian border as "unhealthy or "unhealthy for sensitive groups."

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Air quality maps show how Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting U.S.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality concerns for millions of Americans in the Midwest and Northeast. Air quality alerts were in effect Tuesday in several states, including Michigan and New York.

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Air quality alerts issued in 10 states as wildfire smoke from Canada lingers in the Midwest and Northeast

As of Aug. 6, there are about 750 active Canadian wildfires, with at least 190 labeled “out of control,” according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. More than 16 million acres (6.8 million hectares) of land have been scorched this year, making this one of Canada’s worst wildfire seasons on record.

Gifford Fire smoke brings hazy skies to SLO County. Where is air quality worst?

Smoke from the Gifford Fire was hovering over parts of the county, resulting in sooty air quality and possible ash falling ...

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When wildfires make the air smoky, here's how to protect your health

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to bring poor air quality into the Northeast U.S. and the Upper Midwest. And the exposure to wildfire smoke remains a growing health problem.

Air quality alert continues as hazy, warm conditions persist in NYC

Staten Island residents should prepare for a hazy and warm Tuesday with air quality concerns, according to the National Weather Service. An air quality alert remains in effect until midnight, with ...

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