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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Chokes Midwest, Air Quality Plummets

7/27/2025

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Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing the Upper Midwest and Northeast U.S., including Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York, leading to alarming air quality levels. With the Air Quality Index hitting "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups," officials urge vulnerable residents to stay indoors and keep a close watch on their health as the situation may deteriorate further.

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Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing the Upper Midwest and Northeast U.S., including Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York, leading to alarming air quality levels. With the Air Quality Index hitting "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups," officials urge vulnerable residents to stay indoors and keep a close watch on their health as the situation may deteriorate further.