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Air Quality Alert for Minnesota and Iowa through at least Sunday due to wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an AIR QUALITY ALERT for all of Minnesota until late Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Iowa DNR has issued an AIR QUALITY ALERT for all of Iowa through Friday night.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts in US
The Air Quality Index (AQI), a system used to communicate how much pollution is in the air, is expected to reach the red or unhealthy category in a large swath of Minnesota, and will likely remain so through Saturday.
Wildfire smoke prompts widespread air quality statements
Widespread special air quality statements are in effect across much of Ontario and Quebec this weekend as thick plumes of wildfire smoke push into the region from the Prairies. Smoke and air quality issues will continue east into Quebec and portions of the Maritimes on Sunday.
Wildfire smoke triggers air quality warnings across Manitoba
Air quality warnings are in effect across Manitoba as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the province. Environment Canada says both Winnipeg and Flin Flon are expected to reach air quality health index levels above 10 — considered a very high health risk. Brandon is also facing high-risk conditions.
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert for All of Minnesota
Minnesota's air quality is suffering due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting residents statewide with alerts in place until at least Saturday.
Wildfire smoke blankets St. Louis under orange air quality alert
The region has been under an Orange Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service since Thursday. This is not the first time this year that St. Louis has been under an air alert due to wildfire smoke. In early June, the region experienced poor air quality due to the smoke.
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Brings Unhealthy Air to Large Swaths of the Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air
Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality to Midwest as flood threat looms in Carolinas
Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing the skies in the Midwest, leaving millions with dangerous breathing conditions.
Wildfire smoke continues to pour into the Midwest
Minneapolis and Chicago are again atop the world rankings for worst air quality as northerly winds continue to push Canadian wildfire smoke into the Upper Midwest.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Makes Minneapolis And Chicago Among World’s Worst Polluted Cities
Air quality alerts have been issued across most of the Midwest, and hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada.
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Government map shows wildfire smoke intensifying for parts of the country
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Wildfire leads to mandatory evacuation in Cormorant, Manitoba
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