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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Canadian wildfires: Minnesota issues first ever maroon alert. Here's everything you need to know
In Canada, over 200 fires are burning—more than 100 of which are classified as 'out of control,' according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Thick smoke from these wildfires has drifted south into the United States, severely affecting air quality in Minnesota and even reaching as far south as Florida. On June 3, air quality levels in parts of Minnesota reached 'very unhealthy,' with visible haze and smoke reported as far away as Cincinnati, Ohio. In response, 150 U.S. federal firefighting personnel are being deployed to assist with fire suppression efforts in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba, the National Interagency Fire Center announced. Meanwhile, in view of the deteriorating air quality, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a Maroon Air Quality Alert—the highest level on the air quality index, indicating hazardous conditions for everyone. The alert, which has been issued for the first time ever, is in effect from Monday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 4, 2025. It primarily affects northwestern Minnesota, including areas from Red Lake to Roseau and East Grand Forks. What Does the Maroon Alert Mean? Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. A Maroon Alert signals hazardous air quality, meaning everyone is at risk of serious health effects. People may experience: Irritated eyes, nose, and throat Coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath Serious conditions like asthma attacks, heart attacks, or strokes The sky will appear smoky with poor visibility, and the air will smell strongly of smoke. Health officials urge all residents to avoid outdoor activities. Those in sensitive groups (such as children, the elderly, or individuals with respiratory or heart conditions) should stay indoors, limit physical activity, and keep indoor air as clean as possible. Live Events Purple and Red Alerts Also Issued In addition to the Maroon Alert, a Purple Air Quality Alert—indicating very unhealthy air—has been issued for the northern third of the state, including St. Louis County, International Falls, Bemidji, Brainerd, and Moorhead. This is only the second time Minnesota has issued a Purple Alert. A large portion of the rest of the state, excluding the far southwest and southeast corners, is under a Red Alert, meaning the air is unhealthy for everyone. Under both Purple and Red Alerts, residents are advised to: Avoid prolonged or vigorous outdoor activity Reschedule outdoor events or move them indoors Sensitive individuals should avoid all outdoor physical activity Outlook Air quality is expected to remain poor through midweek across Minnesota and could worsen along parts of the East Coast as the smoke continues to drift eastward, according to forecasts from
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Canadian wildfires effect in US: What are purple, red and maroon alerts. Here's everything you need to know
Canadian wildfires are wrecking havoc in the United States. In Canada, over 200 fires are burning, more than 100 of which are classified as 'out of control', according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Thick smoke from these wildfires has drifted south into the United States, severely affecting air quality in Minnesota and even reaching as far south as Florida. On June 3, air quality levels in parts of Minnesota reached 'very unhealthy,' with visible haze and smoke reported as far away as Cincinnati, Ohio. In response, 150 U.S. federal firefighting personnel are being deployed to assist with fire suppression efforts in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba, the National Interagency Fire Center announced. Meanwhile, ni view of the deteriorating air quality, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a Maroon Air Quality Alert-the highest level on the air quality index, indicating hazardous conditions for everyone. The alert, which has been issued for the first time ever, is in effect from Monday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The alerts will primarily impact Northwest Minnesota, including areas from Red Lake to Roseau and East Grand Forks. What Does the Maroon Alert Mean? Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0.00% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. A Maroon Alert signals hazardous air quality, meaning everyone is at risk of serious health effects. People may experience: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sorocaba: Solução simples para ronco e apneia [Confira] Contra Ronco e Apneia Saiba Mais Undo Irritated eyes, nose, and throat Coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath Serious conditions like asthma attacks, heart attacks, or strokes The sky will appear smoky with poor visibility, and the air will smell strongly of smoke. Health officials urge all residents to avoid outdoor activities. Those in sensitive groups (such as children, the elderly, or individuals with respiratory or heart conditions) should stay indoors, limit activity levels, and keep indoor air as clean as possible. Live Events Purple and Red Alerts Also Issued In addition to the Maroon Alert, a Purple Air Quality Alert—indicating very unhealthy air—has been issued for the northern third of the state, including St. Louis County, International Falls, Bemidji, Brainerd, and Moorhead. This is only the second time Minnesota has issued a Purple Alert. A large portion of the remaining state, excluding the far southwest and southeast corners, is under a Red Alert, meaning the air is unhealthy for everyone. Under both Purple and Red Alerts, residents are advised to: Avoid prolonged or vigorous outdoor activity Reschedule outdoor events or move them indoors Sensitive individuals should avoid outdoor physical activity entirely Outlook Air quality is expected to remain poor through midweek across Minnesota and could worsen along parts of the East Coast as the smoke continues to drift eastward, according to forecasts from
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window. Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window. Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
