Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has darkened skies in the US, from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, prompting warnings about air quality and making outdoor activities hazardous.
Air Quality Concerns
Detroit’s air quality was among the worst in the world for major cities, with a lingering high-pressure system trapping smoke from dozens of fires in Canada and northern Minnesota, and winds from the northwest blowing it into Michigan.
City officials have opened cooling centers, and health officials have urged people to limit strenuous and prolonged outdoor activities and stick to air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.
State officials have distributed tens of thousands of face masks designed to filter out tiny airborne particles, including dust and smog, at major transit hubs and other locations.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
