Smoke from Canada Threatens U.S. Air | Annapolis News

Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing the U.S. Midwest to Northeast, triggering air quality alerts and lingering through the weekend as nearly 900 fires blaze across Canada—with 53 new ones igniting Friday. Even without seeing or smelling the smoke, harmful particles can invade your lungs, especially when air quality indexes soar past 100, with some areas hitting 500. Short-term exposure can trigger coughing, watery eyes, and even shortness of breath. Stay indoors; if you must go out, wear an N95 mask and recirculate your car’s air. At home, create a clean zone with HEPA filters, seal rooms with wet towels, and seek medical help if symptoms persist beyond an hour—especially if you have asthma, COPD, or are a child or senior. 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/ba88e4ede66b77c9