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What the US and Canada Can Expect from the Wildfire Smoke This Weekend

First publishedJul 17, 11:44 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 18:57 UTC · 7m ago
11 outletNYT Home44 outletsCBS News, Seattle Times, The Guardian US11 outletABC News22 outletsNPR Health, PBS NewsHour11 outletChicago Sun-Times11 outletFox News Latest11 outletWIRED77 outletsNBC News, CBS News, The Atlantic, Seattle Times11 outletCBS News11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletNYT Home11 outletABC News11 outletCBS News11 outletCBS News11 outletSeattle Times33 outletsNYT Home, Chicago Sun-Times, NPR Health
NYT Home9Ontario Wildfires Burn On, Releasing More SmokeOpen ↗CBS News8Wildfires, dangerous air quality "will become more and more prevalent," climate scientist warnsOpen ↗CBS News8100 million Americans across 14 states impacted by heavy smoke from Canadian wildfiresOpen ↗Seattle Times6Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here’s how it attacks the bodyOpen ↗The Guardian US8More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-eastOpen ↗ABC News8Cities warn of unhealthy air as Canadian wildfires bring smoke to Midwest, NortheastOpen ↗NPR Health8Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourselfOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8What to know about bad air caused by wildfires and how to protect yourselfOpen ↗Chicago Sun-Times6Air quality alert extends into day two as wildfire smoke from Canada shuts down beaches, venues citywideOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Wildfire smoke is invading more than 20 states — doctors reveal who should worry mostOpen ↗WIRED7What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire SmokeOpen ↗NBC News8Maps: Wildfire smoke forecast for the Midwest and northern U.S.Open ↗CBS News8The status of wildfire smoke as it begins to down eastern U.S.Open ↗CBS News87/17: CBS Evening NewsOpen ↗The Atlantic8Just Ask the Dinosaurs How Bad Air Quality Can GetOpen ↗CBS News8The health impacts of poor air as wildfire smoke set to lingerOpen ↗Seattle Times6Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in hazeOpen ↗NBC News8100 million Americans facing dangerous wildfire smokeOpen ↗CBS News8Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets major U.S. cities for third straight dayOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup finalOpen ↗NYT Home9What the US and Canada Can Expect from the Wildfire Smoke This WeekendOpen ↗ABC News8Dangerous wildfire smoke impacting more than a dozen statesOpen ↗CBS News8Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of U.S. as Texas floods turn deadlyOpen ↗CBS News8Severe weather puts millions at risk in Northeast as wildfire smoke lingersOpen ↗Seattle Times6Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists sayOpen ↗NYT Home9Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. CitiesOpen ↗Chicago Sun-Times6Chicago sees slight air quality improvement, but smoky hazy persistsOpen ↗NPR Health8Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwestOpen ↗
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Answer

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is affecting millions of people in the US, causing poor air quality.

Reported by 28 outlets — NYT Home, NPR Health, CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, and 8 more. See all sources ↓

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is spreading to the US. It is causing poor air quality in many cities. This is affecting millions of people. The smoke is coming from over 100 wildfires in Canada and Minnesota.

Why it matters

This is a health concern for people living in the affected areas. They should take precautions to protect themselves from the poor air quality.

In brief
Where is the wildfire smoke coming from?
Canada and Minnesota
How many people are affected?
Millions of people in the US
What is the effect of the wildfire smoke?
Poor air quality
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How outlets are framing the same story

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The outlets frame the story as a health concern, with a focus on the impact of the wildfire smoke on people's lives. Some outlets also mention the potential risks of severe weather.

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    Scouting report

    Wildfire smoke is a health concern

    Sources3
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    CBS NewsFocus on health impacts
    NBC NewsDangerous air conditions
    ABC NewsAir quality alerts
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    Scouting report

    Severe weather is a potential risk

    Sources2
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    CBS NewsSevere weather threat
    The AtlanticComparison to past air quality
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    Scouting report

    The impact of wildfire smoke on cities is significant

    Sources2
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    WIREDCities affected by smoke
    Seattle TimesCities engulfed in haze
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