Wildfires in Ontario and Minnesota cause severe air quality issues
Wildfires in Ontario and Minnesota have severely impacted air quality in cities including Toronto, New York, and Boston this week. IQAir reported that Detroit, Toronto, and Minneapolis currently have the worst air quality globally, prompting health officials to urge residents to limit outdoor activities. Six communities in Ontario are under evacuation orders due to property damage from the fires.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 16:08 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 17:30 UTC
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