Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across US
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted into the Midwest and Northeast, prompting air quality alerts in Chicago, Minnesota, Rochester, and other areas. Hazardous AQI levels reported, with health guidance for vulnerable groups. Event linked to over 850 fires and 2.3M hectares burned.
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Updated Aug 11, 2026