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Air quality alerts in place for 10 states due to Canadian wildfires
UNITED STATES, AUG 5 – At least 10 U.S. states face unhealthy air conditions from wildfire smoke as federal and local agencies urge precautions amid ongoing Canadian wildfires, officials said.
- Canadian wildfires are producing thick smoke, causing air quality alerts for about 81 million people across 10 states, including Wisconsin and Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.
- Air quality index values in Wisconsin, Michigan, and major cities like New York City are reaching Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy levels, according to FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera.
- Cities like Detroit, New York City, and Chicago are among those experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world, according to IQAir.
- There are approximately 742 active wildfires in Canada, with 198 considered out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
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Wisconsin State Journal
The Cap TimesWisconsin’s changing climate is making us sick
Wisconsin’s climate is changing, posing health risks due to severe air quality alerts from distant wildfires. Climate shift has led to worsened asthma, tick-borne diseases, heat-related illnesses, allergies, and mental health issues, especially for vulnerable populations.
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Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.
What Health Concerns to Watch For in Michigan During Wildfire Air Quality Alerts
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK MICHIGAN, Aug. 6, 2025 ~ With the state experiencing weeks of diminished air quality due to wildfire smoke, the question arises about what it means for the health of Michigan residents. Michigan saw an air quality alert lifted after about a week of hazy skies blanketing the state due to ongoing wildfires in Canada. “If you have asthma, a heart condition, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, then you …
A grey and opaque veil covered the Lyon sky on Wednesday, August 6. If it is not due to the weather or pollution, it is because its explanation lies in the fires that ravage Canada.
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