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Air quality alerts issued in 10 states as wildfire smoke from Canada lingers in the Midwest and Northeast
As of Aug. 6, there are about 750 active Canadian wildfires, with at least 190 labeled “out of control,” according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. More than 16 million acres (6.8 million hectares) of land have been scorched this year, making this one of Canada’s worst wildfire seasons on record.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Canada and U.S., Triggering Air Quality Alerts
Canada is battling more than 700 active wildfires across the country, roughly two-thirds of which are burning out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center (CIFFC). Smoke billowing from the blazes has blanketed central Canada and the northern U.S., prompting widespread air quality alerts.
The air quality in several U.S. states is taking a hit as smoke floats over the border from the Canadian wildfires. Here's what to know.
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