Wildfires Expose Millions in Midwest, Northeast to Dangerous Smoke The Great Lakes and Northeast regions are facing a perfect storm – not just the weather kind.
A combination of severe drought conditions, heatwaves, and rampant wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is unleashing a toxic blanket of smoke that's choking millions of people on both sides of the border.
The air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels, prompting government officials to issue warnings and emergency declarations.