Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
Southeast Michigan Air Quality alert continues Thursday; people advised to limit time outside still
As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.
As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.
Air Quality Alert remains in effect as wind flips, draws wildfire smoke back into Southeast Michigan
Another Air Quality Alert is in effect today for Southeast Michigan for pollution from the Canadian wildfires as our wind flips back to the south and draws the smoke back in.
Another Air Quality Alert is in effect today for Southeast Michigan for pollution from the Canadian wildfires as our wind flips back to the south and draws the smoke back in.
Michigan Air Quality Alert extended through Thursday due to wildfire smoke
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Michigan through Thursday due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Michigan through Thursday due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
Air Quality Alert in effect in Southeast Michigan -- What the AQI colors mean
In the Detroit area, the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been between Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Purple (very unhealthy) with some areas occasionally moving into the Maroon (hazardous) level on Wednesday. Here's what that means for your health:
In the Detroit area, the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been between Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Purple (very unhealthy) with some areas occasionally moving into the Maroon (hazardous) level on Wednesday. Here's what that means for your health:
Over 80 million under thick haze from Chicago to DC as Canadian wildfire smoke pours across US
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Detroit air quality ranks among worst in world - How to protect yourself
Air quality in the Metro Detroit area is some of the worst in the world. On Wednesday morning, Detroit was moving between the second and third position on the list of cities with the worst air quality, due to wildfire smoke.
Air quality in the Metro Detroit area is some of the worst in the world. On Wednesday morning, Detroit was moving between the second and third position on the list of cities with the worst air quality, due to wildfire smoke.
New York, Northeast could see orange skies return from Canadian wildfire smoke
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Wildfire threat still huge in rain-starved Michigan with 90% of Grayling blaze contained
May was almost unprecedented in its dryness, leading to extreme wildlife threats around the state.
May was almost unprecedented in its dryness, leading to extreme wildlife threats around the state.
Michigan wildfire 85% contained, DNR says the source was a campfire
Fire crews have been working through the night to contain the wildfire which was last estimated to cover 2,400 acres.
Fire crews have been working through the night to contain the wildfire which was last estimated to cover 2,400 acres.
West coast wildfires are changing Michigan sunsets
It's a good weekend to head to the west side of Michigan.
It's a good weekend to head to the west side of Michigan.
Isle Royale wildfire causes evacuations from campgrounds, trails
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
Man suspected of starting fires in Oregon detained by 3 residents who tied him to tree
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Northern Michigan hunting camp evacuated over wildfire
A wildfire exploding out of northern Michigan was likely sparked by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm last week. It's since spread to more than 2,300 acres.
A wildfire exploding out of northern Michigan was likely sparked by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm last week. It's since spread to more than 2,300 acres.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.