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What is happening with the Canadian wildfires?

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Canadian wildfires are causing widespread smoke, leading to poor air quality across the northern U.S. and Northeast, with cities like Detroit and Boston experiencing dense smoke and orange skies. Over 700 fires are burning, mainly in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and air quality alerts remain in effect for millions. Some regions are seeing gradual improvement as wind patterns shift.

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Boston’s skies turned orange by Canadian wildfire smoke

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  • Boston's skies turned orange due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. 5s
  • The smoke created a hazy atmosphere and reduced air quality. 12s
  • This is the second time in two weeks that wildfire smoke has affected the Northeast. 12s
  • Air quality alerts remain in effect for millions in the region. 22s
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Boston’s skies turned orange by Canadian wildfire smoke
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The Weather Channel
2 hours ago
Boston’s skies turned orange by Canadian wildfire smoke

Boston experienced orange, hazy skies as Canadian wildfire smoke blew in, reducing air quality for the second time in two weeks.

Canadian wildfire smoke impacting parts of the U.S.
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Canadian wildfire smoke impacting parts of the U.S.

Wildfire smoke from Canada is making it harder to breathe for millions across the northern U.S., with over 700 fires burning, mostly in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Canadian wildfire smoke impacting parts of the U.S.
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Canadian wildfire smoke impacting parts of the U.S.

Most fires are natural, but smoke amplified by climate change is affecting the northeastern third of the U.S., with Detroit among the top cities globally for poor air quality.

Northern MN tourism impacted by smoky air quality
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Fox News
17 hours ago
Northern MN tourism impacted by smoky air quality

Wildfires in Canada have caused hazy conditions and air quality alerts in northern Minnesota, impacting tourism but conditions are gradually improving as winds shift.

Wildfire season in North America shaping as worst on record
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Wildfire season in North America shaping as worst on record

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is hovering over the Northeast and Upper Midwest, with millions under air quality alerts.

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