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Over 600 American firefighters battling Canadian wildfires; roughly 16 million acres burned
Wildfires continued to rage across Canada on Friday, with nearly three dozen new blazes, bringing the total number of active ...
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Mild winters, millions of acres to blame for wildfire smoke from Canada
A smaller snowpack in Canada has left forests primed to burn, starting wildfire season earlier than normal in recent years.
Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality to Midwest as flood threat looms in Carolinas
Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing the skies in the Midwest, leaving millions with dangerous breathing conditions.
Large portion of MN (including metro) is under red air quality alert until Saturday due to wildfires
Wildfire smoke pouring into the state from Canadian fires has triggered a red air quality alert, signaling that the air is ...
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Minnesota, Wisconsin air quality alert extended through noon Monday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis has the second-worst air quality in the world on Friday morning as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to linger in the state. Minneapolis is experiencing some of ...
Wis. and Minn. lawmakers call on Canadian Embassy to mitigate wildfire risks
Congressional lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota called on the Canadian Embassy to take action as smoke from Canadian ...
How to keep kids safe outside amid wildfire smoke
But what does that mean for children? Here’s what you need to know.
Wildfire smoke may mean trouble for your furry friends — what a vet says pet owners should know
More days of wildfire smoke may mean more trouble for your pets, as veterinarians say they're seeing an increase in respiratory illness in dogs, cats and even birds.