WorldMore Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the US Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Smoke from wildfires in Ontario is drifting across large parts of the United States again. About 109 million people face another day of poor air quality across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Cities including Chicago and Detroit are under a pungent haze, with residents reporting irritated eyes. After the air quality index reached a hazardous 361, residents were warned to stay indoors and cut back on activity levels.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-07-17 13:49Original