Smoke from Canadian Fires Threatens U.S. Air | Des Moines News

Smoke from raging Canadian wildfires is drifting south, turning air quality in the Great Lakes region into a health emergency—with readings soaring past 300 and even hitting 700. While central Iowa is currently shielded by a heat dome and favorable jet stream winds, experts warn that if fires persist and weather shifts, the smoke could soon arrive. The EPA urges everyone to stay indoors, seal windows and car vents when AQI exceeds 300. With wildfire season still in full swing, monitoring local air quality alerts is critical to staying safe. 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/613e93a02f5578e5