Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota impacts U.S. air quality
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National Weather Service, Minnesota officials
U.S. Midwest and Northeast
July 2026
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Heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is affecting air quality across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. Officials issued air quality alerts as particulate matter reached hazardous levels. Climate change and drought conditions are cited as contributing factors to the intensity of the fires.
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