Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
said on Tuesday Chicago has the worst air quality of any city in the world.
The wildfire smoke reached its thickest point in Chicago around noon. The air quality has since been downgraded to "very unhealthy," meaning even people without respiratory problems or asthma have to be very cautious to limit their exposure outside.Canadian wildfires have resulted in an air quality alert. People are being advised to stay indoors.
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