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Over 600 American firefighters battling Canadian wildfires; roughly 16 million acres burned

Wildfires continued to rage across Canada on Friday, with nearly three dozen new blazes, bringing the total number of active ...
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Mild winters, millions of acres to blame for wildfire smoke from Canada

A smaller snowpack in Canada has left forests primed to burn, starting wildfire season earlier than normal in recent years.

Wis. and Minn. lawmakers call on Canadian Embassy to mitigate wildfire risks

Congressional lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota called on the Canadian Embassy to take action as smoke from Canadian ...

How to keep kids safe outside amid wildfire smoke

But what does that mean for children? Here’s what you need to know.

Wildfire smoke may mean trouble for your furry friends — what a vet says pet owners should know

More days of wildfire smoke may mean more trouble for your pets, as veterinarians say they're seeing an increase in respiratory illness in dogs, cats and even birds.
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How to protect your health from wildfire smoke

A Forecast First Alert remains in effect Friday due to the poor air quality created by Canadian wildfire smoke.
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Justin Liles: Wildfire smoke to stick around all week

Northerly winds will continue transporting waves of heavy surface smoke from wildfire across Manitoba and Saskatchewan into ...
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Minnesota weather: Smoky conditions return, quiet stable forecast ahead

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hazy skies and comfortable temperatures are expected in Minnesota on Wednesday. The Twin Cities will ...