Smoke Chokes Midwest and Northeast | Montpelier News

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is blanketing the Midwest and Northeast, triggering air quality alerts and hazardous conditions across millions of people. With record heat and severe drought creating a tinderbox, scientists blame climate change fueled by fossil fuels. Health experts warn of serious respiratory risks, urging people to stay indoors, use N95 masks, and run air purifiers. The smoke, turning skies yellow and brown, is expected to spread as far south as Washington D.C. by Thursday — a dangerous, nationwide health emergency. 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/861e25c3526a21f5