More than 120 million Americans are now under air quality warnings on Thursday, according to reports.
to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, which are causing the wildfire smoke that’s come down to the U.S. There were 25 new fires as of Wednesday, with the center reporting that 257 fires remain “out of control.” Canadian officials
Wednesday that the fires are expected to continue and for air quality to be an issue throughout the summer, and rainfall that can significantly help to quell the fires would be needed for things to improve.The wildfire smoke could have an impact on Americans’ Fourth of July travel, as the air quality remains poor just as the long holiday weekend is about to begin.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chicago air quality hits 'very unhealthy' category as Canadian wildfire smoke infiltrates MidwestCHICAGO — (CHICAGO) -- Canadian wildfire smoke is infiltrating the Midwest on Tuesday and the air in Chicago has deteriorated to the Air Quality Index's 'very unhealthy' category.
Read more »
Air Quality Alert issued for New York as Canadian wildfire smoke returnsThe air quality in the Tri-State will again be negatively affected by smoke from wildfires in Canada starting Wednesday.
Read more »
Photos: Canadian wildfire smoke obscures Chicago in hazeThe Chicago skyline — and much elsewhere in the city — was partially hidden Tuesday amid a haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires. See comparisons between past summer days captured by Tribune photographers and Tuesday’s hazy skyline.
Read more »
Midwest air quality plummets as Canada wildfire smoke moves inThree weeks after smoke from Canadian wildfires turned skies over the eastern United States an apocalyptic shade of orange, the same blazes continue to cause unhealthy air quality in the Midwest.
Read more »
Wednesday briefing: Supreme Court election law ruling; Canadian wildfire smoke; Julian Sands; Ryan Seacrest; and moreWednesday briefing: - The Supreme Court ruled in a major elections case yesterday. - Russia is still reeling from the aftermath of the weekend rebellion. - Another round of Canadian wildfire smoke is hitting the U.S.
Read more »