Hundreds of Thousands Told To Limit Outdoor Activity in 12 States
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Air quality alerts have been issued across large swathes of the United States on Thursday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to impact multiple states.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has published alerts for parts of Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Arizona.
Health officials warned that deteriorating air quality poses a health risk to the public, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, older adults, and those with preexisting conditions.
Residents in affected areas are advised to consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.
An air quality warning issued in Minnesota on Tuesday following wildfires in Canada.
An air quality warning issued in Minnesota on Tuesday following wildfires in Canada.
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