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Air quality alerts issued in 10 states

Air quality Monday in Massachusetts likely to be worst of the year due to Canadian wildfire smoke
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Massachusetts as smoke from Canadian wildfires descends into the Boston area.
Air quality alert issued for 3 Massachusetts counties Tuesday
The National Weather Service reported an air quality alert at 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.
Air quality alerts issued for some New England states again on Tuesday
Hazy conditions will continue on Tuesday across Massachusetts, as the smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to move through.
Wildfire smoke maps show improving air quality forecast for eastern Massachusetts
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for areas north and west of Boston and Worcester for Tuesday. Eastern Massachusetts is no longer included in the alert.
Update: Air quality alert for 12 Massachusetts counties Monday
The National Weather Service reported an updated air quality alert at 10:15 a.m. on Monday in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex,
Canadian wildfire smoke is hurting air quality in Massachusetts
Wildfire smoke travels with the wind and the forecast calls for a shift in direction tonight, which will improve air quality on Sunday. However, as Canadian wildfires continue to burn, it’s more than likely this will not be our last visit from the smoky conditions this year.
Air quality alert in effect for Massachusetts due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Does your throat feel scratchy? An air quality alert is in effect for Massachusetts due to smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires.
Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality warning for Western Mass. on Wednesday
Massachusetts can expect hazy skies on Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift down the East Coast, prompting an Air Quality Alert for the western part of the state.
Wildfire smoke is becoming more problematic in New England; major contributor to poor air quality
Each New England state has seen more days over the last five years when fine particulate matter or ozone exceeds air quality standards that are considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”
Wildfire smoke lessens some, though air quality alert remains in effect for parts of New Hampshire
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to linger over New Hampshire on Wednesday, though it is slowly dissipating day by day.
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