After 10th Air Quality Alert, Michigan Official Urges Canada to Do More About Wildfires

After 10th air quality alert, Michigan official urges Canada to do more about wildfires

As Michigan extends its 10th air quality advisory of the season, some Michigan officials are urging Canada to do more about the wildfires and their negative impacts on Michigan's air quality.

After 10th air quality alert, Macomb County official urges Canada to do more about wildfires

"Breathing in the Canadian wildfires smoke cannot be the new normal," said Candice Miller, Macomb County public works commissioner.

Rep. James Calls on Canada to Do More to Control Wildfires Amid Air Quality Issues

Photo: Mike De Sisti ~ USA TODAY NETWORK MICHIGAN, Aug. 1, 2025 ~ As air quality worsens across Michigan, U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10) is calling on the nation of Canada to do more to stop the spread of wildfires. “Michigan families deserve clean air and respect. Canada’s failure to control these wildfires is not just an environmental issue, it’s a public health emergency that threatens our communities,” James said. “Our friendship with Canada …