Wildfire Smoke Chokes the Northeast | Global News

Wildfire smoke from the north has blanketed the Midwest and Northeast, turning skies orange and plunging cities like Detroit into hazardous air quality with visibility as low as half a mile. Vulnerable groups — kids, asthma and heart patients — are especially at risk as fine particles infiltrate the air. New York City responded with cooling centers, special masks, and moved school events indoors as officials issued “very unhealthy” air advisories statewide. Meteorologists are tracking shifting winds and fire activity, but for now, experts urge everyone to stay indoors, avoid outdoor exertion, and keep windows shut. 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/5b64b71b75069ec0