Smoke Blankets U.S. as Fires Rage | Global News

Smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is choking millions across the U.S., with dangerous air quality warnings stretching from Minnesota to New York. Unusually hot temperatures and severe drought are fueling the fires, which include 17 lightning-caused blazes near the Boundary Waters Wilderness — home to 6,000 to 10,000 stranded campers. Officials warn the smoke could linger until winter, with hazy skies even reaching Maine and Washington D.C. by Thursday. Experts urge staying indoors, using N95 masks if outside, and keeping windows shut to protect against smoke’s harmful particles that can trigger breathing issues and worsen heart and lung conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ac11b5ca1d06979