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Busy wildfire season continues exposing millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
By Dorany Pineda And Jacqueline Ganun, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 4 min read
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.Over 100 wildfires currently are burning in Canada and winds are carrying the smoke south...
Key takeaway Over 100 wildfires currently are burning in Canada and winds are carrying the smoke southeast.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.Over 100 wildfires currently are burning in Canada and winds are carrying the smoke south...
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