Wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality across North America
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National Weather Service, IQAir
North America (US and Canada)
2026-07-18
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/19/2026, 8:20:39 PM
Wildfire smoke from Ontario and Minnesota continues to cause unhealthy air quality across the US and Canada. Communities have been evacuated, and health warnings remain in place for vulnerable populations.
- Earlier version 17/19/2026, 7:40:37 PM
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