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Smoke Blankets East Coast Cities | Lafayette Louisiana News
Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota is choking the Great Lakes and East Coast, turning skies hazy and air quality hazardous — with Detroit facing some of the worst urban air globally. Officials are urging people to stay indoors or wear masks as microscopic particles threaten lungs and hearts, potentially causing long-term damage. High-pressure systems are trapping the smoke near the ground, and even brief clearings may be short-lived as fires rage on. Cities are responding with masks, cooling centers, and indoor-only activities as smoke could linger until fall or winter snow…
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