US EditionAir quality alerts in place for 10 states due to Canadian wildfires
UPPER MIDWEST AND NORTHEAST UNITED STATES, AUG 5 – Smoke from over 740 active Canadian wildfires is causing unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups across at least 12 U.S. states, officials said.
- Air quality alerts are in effect for 10 states in the U.S. due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting sensitive populations considerably.
- As of August 4, Canada has 59 uncontrolled wildfires, leading to significant air quality concerns in the U.S.
- The Environmental Protection Agency warns that inhaling wildfire smoke can cause respiratory issues, especially for sensitive individuals.
- Experts indicate that climate change is worsening wildfire seasons, making this crisis likely to continue.
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