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Chicago area, air and wildfires

CBS News on MSN · 3d

Chicago air quality alert extended through Friday as Canada wildfire smoke pushes AQI to unhealthy levels

As wildfires continue to rage in western Canada, the Environmental Protection Agency issued its first alert of the year for the Chicago area. The EPA is warning wildfire smoke will cause particle pollution on Thursday. This can bring potential health hazards to anyone with respiratory or pulmonary disorders.

Chicago Sun-Times · 4d

Chicago's air quality ranked among worst in the world due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Another large fire exacerbated by climate change is threatening the health of Chicagoans. Government officials issued an air pollution "action day" on Thursday.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 3d

Air quality alert remains in effect for entire Chicago area. When will it improve?

An air quality alert remains in effect for the entire Chicago area, with another "Air Pollution Action Day" alert declared as wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact parts of the Midwest.

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Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day. What does this mean for summer?

Hazy skies from fires are reminiscent of 2023 when Chicago was the second-most-polluted major city in the country.

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Moderate air quality in Chicago, storm chances late day

For Saturday, look for clouds to increase through the day with highs in the 70s and cooler temperatures along the lake in the ...

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Air Quality: What’s the AQI and how do you check it?

The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is the Environmental Protection Agency’s tool for reporting outdoor air quality and health.

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