Air quality alerts from wildfire smoke
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The Ottawa-Gatineau region is still experiencing poor air quality from drifting wildfire smoke, prompting Environment Canada to maintain its special air quality statements into Saturday.
Many fires burning across Canada, forcing evacuations and threatening air quality in the United States, cannot simply be put out, authorities and experts say.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the weekend, a haze lingered in the North Carolina air, caused by wildfires in Canada that have forced thousands to evacuate across three provinces. The smoke has worsened air quality and reduced visibility in Canada and parts of the U.S,.