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The smoke from Canadian wildfires that moved through central Ohio recently caused some gardeners and vegetable growers to question the potential effects of smoke on vegetable crops. While the smoke was visible in central Ohio, it was more pronounced in northern Ohio locations

Wildfires in central Oregon continue to funnel smoke into Southwest Idaho and the air quality in the Treasure Valley remains poor. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued several advisories since July 20

Smoke from fires burning in the Pacific Northwest continued creating hazy skies and unhealthy conditions on Tuesday for a large swath of the United States. The massive plume of smoke, which is expected to spread as far as Florida, comes less than two weeks after the Midwest and Northeast endured record-setting levels of hazardous air…

BALTIMORE — The wildfire smoke wafting down from Canada blanketed Maryland on Friday, prompting air quality alerts and raising concerns about the health and financial toll of increasingly frequent pollution events

People wear masks in Chicago on Thursday to protect themselves from smoke from Canadian wildfires. City officials are encouraging people to remain inside as data shows Chicago having some of the worst air quality of any large city in the world. Scott Olson/hide caption

Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality and exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. Conditions across the Northeast finally began to improve over the weekend while smoky air persists in parts of the Midwest

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Dr. Fernando Safdie, a cardiothoracic surgeon, offers critical health advice as millions face unhealthy air from Canadian wildfires. He emphasizes staying indoors and using N95 masks, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, young children, and pregnant women. Safdie notes symptoms like coughing and chest tightness indicate potential issues, urging prompt medical attention if persistent

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the health impacts of Canadian wildfire smoke, including short-term respiratory issues and long-term risks. He also addresses the Cyclospora outbreak

Smoke from wildfires burning in the US and Canada creates a thick, hazardous haze while workers examine the center drain of a dry Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 17. Allison Bailey/NURPHO/Associated Press See all topics