Wildfires raging in Canada are sending thick plumes of smoke into the atmosphere, affecting air quality across a vast swath of the northern United States. From Minnesota to New York, residents are waking up to hazy skies and poor air quality, with the worst conditions reported in the Midwest and Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts for several states, warning of hazardous conditions due to the high levels of particulate matter in the air. As the smoke continues to spread, officials are urging people to take precautions to protect themselves from the health impacts of poor air quality.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires impacts air quality from Minnesota to New York CBS News
