Minneapolis air quality ranks worst in world as wildfires continue
Summary
Minneapolis currently has the worst air quality in the world among major cities because of thick smoke from wildfires nearby. Officials are warning people to stay indoors due to hazardous air conditions caused by many fires burning in northern Minnesota and Ontario, Canada.Key Facts
- Minneapolis' air quality reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 460, well above the hazardous level of 300.
- Detroit also had one of the worst air qualities in the world alongside Minneapolis.
- Wildfires are burning in Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.
- Hot, dry, windy weather and lightning have made the fires spread quickly.
- Over 183 wildfires were active in Ontario, Canada, sending smoke to the U.S. Midwest.
- Rain forecasted is too light to stop the fires, which may burn until fall.
- First responders are evacuating residents and visitors to keep them safe.
- Firefighters from both the U.S. and Canada are working together to fight the fires.
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