Twelve states issue air quality alerts as Canadian wildfires burn

Published August 5, 2025 2:06pm ET



At least twelve states have issued air quality alerts and advisories due to the ongoing Canadian wildfires sending smoke down to the Great Lakes region and the northeastern United States, the National Weather Service reported on Tuesday.

Wisconsin and Michigan remain subject to an “orange” air quality index, with some areas in those states being placed under a “red” alert.

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