More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east
Smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouded the U.S. Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Friday, affecting approximately 109 million people. Detroit recorded a hazardous air quality index of 361, while New York City reached 184 since Tuesday. The Ontario fires, with Canada's largest spanning 787,802 acres, mark intensified wildfire activity across the country.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 13:49 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 14:10 UTC
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