Smoke from Canadian wildfires has led to dangerously poor air quality in the Midwest, particularly impacting parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. More than 27,000 Canadians have evacuated due to these wildfires, with smoke even reaching Europe. Alerts have been issued across many states, with Minneapolis-St. Paul experiencing the most severe conditions marked as "very unhealthy". Though rain fell in some areas, it did not alleviate the polluted air, and health officials advise vulnerable populations to minimize outdoor activities until conditions improve.
The air quality across the Midwest, particularly in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, was rated "very unhealthy" due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
More than 27,000 Canadians have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires rage in three provinces, with smoke affecting air quality in the Midwest.
Despite rain, the smell of smoke lingered heavily over Minneapolis-St. Paul, prompting alerts for poor air quality across almost the entire state.
The U.S. EPA's AirNow map revealed unhealthy conditions across the Eastern half of Minnesota and into western Wisconsin, with AQI numbers in Minneapolis-St. Paul reaching as high as 250.
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