Canada Wildfire Smoke Spreads Unhealthy Air Across Dozens of U.S. States
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada has drifted across the border, affecting air quality in over a dozen states in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The smoky air has prompted air quality alerts in major cities like Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.
Canada currently has nearly 900 wildfires burning, with over 100 categorized as out of control. Nearly 200 of the fires are in Ontario.
Heavy rain near the Minnesota/Canada border may aid in containing some of the fires, but strong winds and lightning can potentially spark new outbreaks.
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has traveled as far as Richmond, Virginia, impacting states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
Philadelphia has declared a “Code Purple Air Quality Emergency Day,” urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities.
Air quality is expected to improve in some areas on Saturday with the arrival of rain, but dangerous air quality is likely to persist in other regions.
The potential for smoke affecting the FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday is being monitored by authorities.
Health experts recommend wearing N95 masks for those working outdoors, sensitive to smoke, or in high-risk groups.</free KN95 masks are available in New York City at hundreds of locations.
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