More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east
Summary
Smoke from large wildfires in Canada has spread over much of the US Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, affecting the air quality for about 109 million people. Cities like Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York are experiencing unhealthy to hazardous air, with officials advising people to stay indoors and wear protective masks outdoors.Key Facts
- Canadian wildfires produced smoke affecting tens of millions of people across the US Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.
- The air quality index reached hazardous levels (e.g., 361 in Detroit) and very unhealthy levels in multiple cities.
- Smoke has reached as far as Washington DC and New York City, making the air unsafe to breathe.
- Local authorities recommend closing windows, using advanced air filters (Merv-13 or higher), and wearing N95 or P100 masks if outside.
- The largest fire in Ontario covers about 787,802 acres and is one of 194 large, uncontrolled fires in Canada.
- Wildfire smoke plumes have traveled thousands of kilometers, even reaching the Arctic Ocean and potentially moving towards Europe.
- A storm system may worsen air quality temporarily by bringing smoky air down but is expected to clear before the World Cup final event in New Jersey.
- Wildfires are also active in the US Pacific Northwest, ignited by tens of thousands of lightning strikes.
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