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Smoke Blankets Midwest and Northeast | US News
Smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires is blanketing the Midwest and Northeast, triggering hazardous air quality alerts and forcing millions indoors. Thick, yellow-brown haze is spreading rapidly, reaching as far as New York, Washington D.C., and even Maine, with officials warning this could be a multi-day health emergency. Fine particles in the smoke can trigger coughing, dizziness, and worsen asthma or heart conditions — especially for kids, pregnant people, and those with chronic illnesses. Compounded by extreme heat, the situation is dangerous. Experts urge staying inside, using N95…
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