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Wisconsin, air quality and Wildfire

Canadian wildfire smoke is returning to Wisconsin. Air quality advisory issued for northern, west central parts of state.
Here's why the Canadian wildfire smoke is returning to the state and what to know about the latest air quality advisory.
Wildfire smoke, Wisconsin air quality alert extended again
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an air quality alert for all of southeast Wisconsin until noon on Monday, Aug. 4.
Wisconsin air quality hits unhealthy level from Canadian wildfire smoke
Air quality reaches red 'unhealthy' category as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the state, affecting all residents regardless of health status
Air quality alert issued for all of Wisconsin as more Canadian wildfire smoke moves south
Last week, Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Wisconsin and caused the Air Quality Index to reach the unhealthy level for sensitive groups. Six days later, on July 31, the smoke appears to have a worse impact on the air.
More wildfire smoke: Advisory issued for 46 Wisconsin counties lasting through Tuesday
Canadian wildfire smoke will sweep across northern Wisconsin starting Monday morning, creating unhealthy air quality conditions through Tuesday afternoon.
Wisconsin air quality advisory in effect; wildfire smoke from Canada
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Thursday, July 31 and into Friday, Aug. 1 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke.
Wisconsin air quality alert: Wildfire smoke from Canada to impact the state
Smoke impacts began in northern Wisconsin Tuesday morning and will spread south through the state by July 31. Air quality may briefly improve on July 31 before smoke returns to northern areas on Aug. 1, the DNR reports.
Regional: Air Quality Advisory Issued Due To Smoke From Wildfire In Central California
The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory in the region for Tuesday because of smoke from a wildfire in Central California.
Air quality advisory issued in Bay Area for wildfire smoke
An air quality advisory has been issued in the Bay Area for Tuesday due to wildfire smoke drifting in from the Gifford Fire in Central California, according to the Bay Area Air District. Excessive smoke from the Gifford Fire is expected to move over the region Tuesday and affect pollution levels,
US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfire Returns, Prompts Air Quality Alert
Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An Air Quality Alert was issued for the region. This video shows a hazy sunrise in Cambridge,

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