Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Midwest and parts of Northeast US
Massive plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires, combined with a heat dome in the central US, have caused dangerous air quality for over 120 million people across the Midwest and Northeast. Cities including Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Toronto recorded hazardous air quality levels, with Chicago reportedly having the worst air quality in the world. The National Weather Service described the smoke levels as 'really pretty extreme.' Air in coastal cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., also reached unhealthy levels. Experts warn the Midwest could face weeks to months of continued smoke depending on wind patterns. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, have threatened punitive action against Canada, accusing its government of mismanaging the wildfires.
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