Smoke Chokes Northeast and Midwest | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Smoke from raging wildfires up north is blanketing the Great Lakes and Northeast, turning skies hazy and air quality into one of the worst globally — even forcing baseball game cancellations. With winds shifting daily, the worst conditions will move around, but the fires aren’t slowing down. High-risk groups are urged to stay indoors, as prolonged exposure can cause serious respiratory damage. While some relief arrived Friday afternoon with sunbreaks, thunderstorms this weekend may finally wash the haze away — and organizers of a major derby in Ohio are holding out hope for Saturday’s…