Smoke Chokes U.S. Amid Wildfire Crisis | Honolulu News

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has blanketed the U.S. in some of the worst air quality on Earth, with Northern Minnesota hit hardest—AQI soaring past 1,400, far beyond hazardous levels. Hazy skies and foul odors now plague millions across the upper Midwest and Northeast, with conditions expected to linger through Friday and possibly spread south into Appalachia. Camps have shut down, wilderness trips canceled, and evacuations ordered in the Boundary Waters as health risks spike for kids and those with heart or lung issues. While storms may bring relief by Saturday, experts warn more smoke is likely this summer. Stay indoors, wear N95 masks if you must go out, and seal your home to breathe easier. 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/d44f9884a0873e1b