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Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to cast a haze on Ross County

CHILLICOTHE ― Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is expected to diminish air quality and create a fog in the skies in parts of the United States this week. And this might affect Ross County as well. There are currently 174 wildfires happening in Canada, many of which are out of control, according to Natural Resources Canada. Thousands of residents have been evacuated throughout the country. More: Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states The wildfires are sending smoke down into the U.S. that will affect air quality in many parts of Ohio. In Ross County, the current air quality is moderate on June 2, with the amount of ozone in the air climbing in the next two days, according to According to a map from GoErie the smoke density in the area is at a medium. This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Ross County might be hit by smoke from Canadian wildfires