Smoke from summer fires is common seasonally now
They publishedSummer is smoke season now
17 Jul, 08:30ZSmoke from summer fires is common seasonally now
First reportAxios · 17 Jul, 08:30Z
Latest reportAxios · 17 Jul, 08:30Z
Span0 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Wildfire smoke this week is causing dangerously bad air across the Midwest and Northeast in the U.S. and Canada.
Why
Air quality alerts were issued in New York, Chicago, Toronto, and other areas, and officials urged people to stay inside.
Watch
Continue monitoring alerts, since climate change can intensify wildfire smoke and hot, dry conditions may prolong fires and spread smoke.
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