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Smoke From Canada Threatens Air Quality | Salt Lake City News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the U.S. from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic, triggering hazardous air quality alerts in 17 states. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is infiltrating lungs and bloodstreams, posing serious risks for kids, seniors, pregnant women, and those with asthma or heart conditions. Residents from New England to D.C. are reporting eerie yellow skies and vivid sunsets, with meteorologists warning the smoky haze could linger through Friday—and possibly longer in New England—until wind patterns shift. Experts urge vulnerable groups to stay indoors, seal…
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