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Canadian wildfire smoke is fouling U.S. air quality. We show where.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is engulfing much of the eastern and central United States and will last through the week.

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As Canadian wildfire smoke travels down to US, here's why it can be so dangerous

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Canadian wildfire smoke to cloud Northeast skies this summer

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From Flames to Falls: Canada's Indigenous Wildfire Evacuees Take Refuge in Niagara

While the city is proud to help fellow Canadians during a crisis, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati urged the federal and provincial governments to consider alternative accommodations as peak tourism se...

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Indigenous communities in Canada evacuated as wildfires rage

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Wildfire smoke in Chicago again on Tuesday

The Upsetting Truth About What Wildfire Smoke Does to Your Body

From mental health impacts to heightened risk of infections, recent studies underscore the myriad ways in which smoke exposure affects our health.

After a Day of Wildfire Smoke, ‘the Worst Looks to Be Over’ for Eastern U.S.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns that wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants in the form of fine particles known as PM 2.5 that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. Short-term exposure can lead to bronchitis, worsen asthma and create other health issues.

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The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual

As the climate changes, the far north is drying and warming, which means wildfires are getting bigger and more intense. The area burned in Canada is now the second largest on record for this time of year,

Firefighters urge public to report any new signs of smoke in Cleveland National Forest

Crews have finished prescribed burns for the season and want the public to know that new smoke could be emerging wildfire.

Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Anyone who has experienced wildfire smoke knows how it can leave you with a scratchy throat, stinging eyes and impact your lungs. However, smoke can also affect your brain. Tiny airborne pollutants found in smoke have been linked to increased risk of stroke, dementia and flare-ups in neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).