Smoke from Canadian Fires Hits East Coast | Annapolis News

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the Midwest and East Coast, turning skies hazy and triggering air quality alerts in cities like Chicago, New York, and D.C. Driven by intense heat and carried thousands of miles by jet streams, the smoke lingers near the ground due to stagnant weather patterns. Scientists warn climate change is fueling longer, hotter wildfire seasons, meaning more smoke—and more frequent smoky summers, especially for easterners. The real threat? Tiny PM2.5 particles that penetrate lungs and blood, worsening asthma and heart conditions. Vulnerable groups include kids, seniors, pregnant women, and those with respiratory or cardiac issues. Stay indoors, seal windows, and wear N95 masks if you must go out—your health depends on it. 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/98eae59a56f20388