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Chicago Shrouded in Wildfire Smoke

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Chicago air quality alert extended through Friday as Canada wildfire smoke pushes AQI to unhealthy levels

As wildfires continue to rage in western Canada, the Environmental Protection Agency issued its first alert of the year for the Chicago area. The EPA is warning wildfire smoke will cause particle pollution on Thursday. This can bring potential health hazards to anyone with respiratory or pulmonary disorders.

Chicago Sun-Times · 2d

Chicago's air quality ranked among worst in the world due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Another large fire exacerbated by climate change is threatening the health of Chicagoans. Government officials issued an air pollution "action day" on Thursday.

Chicago Tribune · 2d

Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day. What does this mean for summer?

Hazy skies from fires are reminiscent of 2023 when Chicago was the second-most-polluted major city in the country.

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Air quality alert issued in Chicago area as index hits ‘unhealthy' levels in some locations

An air quality alert has been issued for much of the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon as Canadian wildfire smoke once again ...

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN21h

Chicago weather: Weekend showers possible with sunshine returning midweek

After a pleasant Saturday, some late-night showers are expected to move through the Chicago area, though the weekend will not ...

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Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe

Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in ...

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Why was the sun so red in Chicago area? Here's what happened and why

Many in the Chicago area noticed a bright red sunrise Monday morning, but what caused the particularly colorful scene?

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN6d

Chicago weather: Wildfire smoke brings hazy skies, warm temps

Hazy skies and warm temperatures continue in Chicago due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke, with storms expected midweek.

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