Dangerous wildfire smoke continues with air quality alerts in at least 17 states
Summary
Smoke from more than 180 wildfires in Canada is drifting into the United States, causing poor and dangerous air quality in at least 17 states. Cities like Detroit and Minneapolis have some of the worst air in the world, with air conditions labeled as extremely hazardous.Key Facts
- Over 180 wildfires are burning in Canada, producing smoke that travels more than 1,000 miles into the U.S.
- At least 17 U.S. states, from Minnesota to New Hampshire to Virginia, have air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke.
- Detroit and Minneapolis have the worst air quality among major cities worldwide, with Detroit’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching about 600.
- An AQI above 300 is considered hazardous for health.
- Smoke is expected to continue moving east and south, affecting New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Ohio, and Virginia through Friday.
- New York City may experience orange-colored skies because of dense smoke.
- Nine large wildfires also burn in northern Minnesota.
- Officials and news outlets are monitoring the situation and providing updates on air quality.
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