The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
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Hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada, with approximately 100 active fires in Ontario, have caused smoke to spread over 1,000 miles into the US Northeast and Midwest, prompting air quality alerts across at least 16 states. Toronto air reached critical pollution levels on Wednesday, ranking worst among global major cities, while evacuations occurred in remote US wilderness areas.
More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels.
That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic.
It's led to flight delays, the closure of pools and beaches, and the cancellation of many other outdoor activities.
Stephanie Sy reports. ...
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