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What to know about the fires dotting the western U.S. and Canada
More than 100 of the blazes are in the United States, including three dozen uncontained large fires, according to the ...
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by wildfire in Arizona, while smoke from Canadian fires hits Upper Midwest
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Nevada Red Cross deploys to Canada to aid in efforts against wildfires
A volunteer with the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is deploying to Canada to support wildfire evacuees.
Air quality alert issued for parts of Chicago area; AQI listed as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups'
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana all have air quality alerts, while Chicago's air quality currently ranks in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.
American Red Cross volunteer from northern Nevada aids Canadian wildfire evacuees
A dedicated volunteer from the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada has embarked on a mission to Manitoba Province, Canada, ...
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US lawmakers seek clarification on Canada’s wildfire response
As Canadian wildfires continue to affect air quality across parts of the US, including Minnesota and Wisconsin, US lawmakers are seeking clarity on how Canadian officials are managing the growing ...
3 of 4 Island Lake communities under states of emergency due to Manitoba wildfires
Manitoba’s St. Theresa Point and Wasagamack First Nations are expected to evacuate vulnerable residents Monday morning after ...
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding fire as Canadian wildfires smoke blankets U.S. Midwest
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility, and the White Sage Fire, located in ...
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Wildfire smoke, Air Quality Alert blanket Michigan, more rain coming midweek
The extended forecast suggests unsettled weather midweek, with rain probabilities ranging from 30% to 60%. There is some ...
Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Wisconsin, Upper Midwest when people want to be outside
Most of Minnesota and parts of Montana, North Dakota and Wisconsin were ranked “unhealthy” for air quality on a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency map.
Millions of Americans Advised to Avoid Going Outside
Residents of three Midwestern states continue to be affected by smoke and ash drifting south from Canada's Manitoba province.
Unhealthy smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Upper Midwest when people want to be outside
Wildfire smoke from Canada has made for bad air quality over parts of the Upper Midwest. Most of Minnesota had “unhealthy” ...