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Wildfire smoke vs ground ozone air quality alerts

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.”
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,
Air quality alerts throughout much of New England as wildfire smoke enters region
Going outdoors will be very tempting Monday as the heat returns. We’re expecting temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Caution should be exercised as more smoke from Canadian wildfires enters the region.
Wildfire smoke returns to Colorado, impacting air quality this week
Smoke from western wildfires will drift into Colorado, creating hazy skies and lowering air quality at times.
Wildfire smoke: How to keep indoor air clean
Colorado’s skies may be clear now, but wildfire smoke is expected to return later this week, a recurring summer and fall problem as fires burn in-state and across the West. Experts said smoke not only affects outdoor air but can also come indoors more easily than many people realize.
Active Wildfires Intensify Air Quality Crisis
Dry lightning strikes have started a handful of active wildfires across Western Colorado. Now, those active fires are generating heavy wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke is forming a heavy blanket over Western Colorado.

As Canadian wildfire smoke blankets New England, some tips to keep safe

The smoke drifting across the border contains fine particulates, pollution so small that it’s basically invisible to the ...
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Great news possible on Canadian wildfire smoke for Great Lakes, New England

The wildfire areas of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are projected to receive 50 millimeters to 100 millimeters of rain this ...

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets New England Saturday, raising health concerns

The hazy weather from Canadian wildfires on July 26 is expected to impact children, teenagers, older adults and people with heart or lung disease.

Air quality concerns rise as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers sky from Midwest to Northeast

The thick plumes of smoke in Canada are being driven southward into the U.S. by northerly winds on the backside of an area of high pressure.
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Canadian wildfire smoke causing air quality issues in parts of New England

June 29, 2023 / 9:06 AM EDT / CBS Boston WORCESTER - Parts of New England were under an air quality alert Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to affect the United States.
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Wildfire Smoke Clouds the New England Sky as More Thunderstorms Move in

The wildfire smoke is the first and most apparent impact on New England’s sky Tuesday. Thunder erupts for parts of New England Tuesday, with more on the way ...
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Canadian wildfire smoke returns to New England as air ... - MassLive

New York's air quality is expected to be so bad, N95 masks will be available to the public. It's a different situation in New England.
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Wildfire smoke ‘significantly’ reduced solar power ... - WBUR

But solar is growing quickly — ISO New England predicts it will double in capacity within the next decade — so the threat of unpredictable wildfire smoke like this could pose a bigger risk in ...