Detroit, Chicago and the Midwest blanketed by wildfire haze from Canada
A screenshot of the AirNow database shows the impact of smoke from Canadian wildfires on Wednesday. Screenshot / NPR hide caption
A screenshot of the AirNow database shows the impact of smoke from Canadian wildfires on Wednesday.
Screenshot / NPRSmoke from Canadian wildfires is smothering U.S. cities like Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburgh. Air quality warnings are in effect across the Midwest as officials warn of hazardous conditions.
Here's what we're following:
- Wildfires continue to rage across Canada, with more than 19 million acres burned so far.
- See what areas are most impacted by the smoke.
- Here's how to check the air quality in your area.
Smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires hang over Pittsburgh on June 28. Oliver Morrison/90.5 WESA hide caption
Smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires hang over Pittsburgh on June 28.
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Newsrooms from across the NPR Network contributed to this coverage.