Wildfire smoke brings murky skies to Midwest and Northeast
CBS News reported smoke from fires in Ontario and northern Minnesota is hurting air quality from the Midwest to the Northeast.
By Sal Moretti · Money Reporter
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Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada, and northern Minnesota is spreading across wide areas of the United States, bringing hazy skies and poor air quality to parts of the Midwest and Northeast, CBS News reported.
The smoke has affected places stretching from Minnesota toward New York, according to CBS News coverage. The network described darkened skies and degraded air across large swaths of the country as the fires continue to send smoke into the region.
CBS News correspondent Elijah Westbrook reported from New York City, while Darius Johnson reported from Chicago. Meteorologist Jessica Burch also looked at when the smoky conditions may ease, according to the network.
The report identified the wildfire activity in Ontario and northern Minnesota as the driver of the smoke affecting U.S. communities. No specific air-quality readings, evacuation details or damage figures were included in the CBS News report.
The smoky spell is the latest reminder that wildfire impacts can travel far beyond the flames, with communities well outside the burn zones seeing dim skies and breathing unhealthy air.
This story draws on original reporting from CBS News.