As summer draws closer, so does smoke from Canadian wildfires and related health concerns. While the smoke may not be as bad as it was in 2023 when cities like New York and much of the East Coast ...

Canadian wildfires are impacting states as far south as Georgia, with New York City experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world. The wind conditions that are bringing plumes of smoke ...

Gases and PM 2.5 are side-by-side at the site of a fire, but the particles waft higher into the air at a short distance from the flames. That's why you can have bad air — air high in PM 2.5 ...

Wildfires are ablaze across Canada, Alaska and some western states, causing poor air quality in Midwest states and several Canadian provinces. As of Tuesday afternoon, July 15, Detroit, Michigan ...

Wildfire smoke is reducing air quality enough to be a concern. You should limit your time outdoors to limit exposure to the smoke, and don’t over-exert yourself when you are outside.

Canadian wildfire smoke is causing air quality alerts and advisories across Michigan. PM2.5 levels are unhealthy in several Michigan cities, prompting recommendations to limit outdoor activities.

Wildfires in the summer of 2023 in the Canadian province of Alberta.© Alberta Wildfire, Alberta Wildfire The air quality index ratings.© Air Now/state of Michigan ...

Surges of wildfire smoke are expected across central and eastern states through the end of the week as winds blow from Canada. Early Wednesday, air quality levels were unhealthy to very unhealthy ...

Why smoky air and wildfire pollution is bad PM 2.5 contains "microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small, they can be inhaled and cause serious health problems,” according to the EPA ...

AI-assisted summary An air quality advisory was issued for southwestern Michigan counties due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Sensitive groups, such as those with respiratory issues, should limit ...