Large areas of US experiencing poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires
Several regions in the U.S. are suffering from poor quality as the smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada make their way south. Several regions in the U.S. are suffering from poor air quality as the smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada make its way south. A large portion of the of the U.S. has been seeing smoky skies for days, presenting unhealthy conditions for residents with heart or lung conditions, officials said. MORE: Racially segregated communities breathing in air 3 times more concentrated with dangerous toxins, researchers say The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for all of Montana, as well as parts of Idaho, Colorado and Arizona. Heavy wildfire smoke transported from Canadian wildfires can be found throughout northeastern Colorado on Friday, including Denver and the entire northern Front Range region. CDPHE Air Pollution/Twitter The Utah Department of Environmental Quality urged residents on Friday to avoid outdoor activities in places with v...