Over 100 million US residents under threat from smoke from Canadian wildfires - CNN
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Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has covered 18 US states and the District of Columbia. The worst situation is observed in Washington, where pollution is dangerous even for healthy people.
Over 100 million US residents are under warnings about dangerous air quality due to thick smoke from massive wildfires in Canada. The pollution has covered 18 states and the District of Columbia, with the worst situation currently observed in the Washington region. This is reported by CNN, according to UNN.
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According to the publication, thick clouds of smoke continue to arrive from Canada and spread over the Great Lakes region, the Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic coast of the United States.
In many regions, authorities warn that the level of air pollution is so high that it poses a danger not only to people with chronic diseases but also to healthy adults.
The risk of negative health consequences is increased for everyone
According to CNN, the smoke is being carried southward by wind currents. On Friday, Washington became the most polluted region on the East Coast, but further spread of the smoke will depend on changing weather conditions.
Forecasters predict that dangerous air quality will persist at least until Saturday. At the same time, rain and thunderstorms are expected, which should partially clear the atmosphere and improve the situation.
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