Wildfires In Canada Have Effected Air Quality In Several Parts Of The U.S.

The health risk of air pollution caused by wildfire smoke has continued to worsen.

Wildfire outbreaks in Canada is affecting the air quality in several parts of the U.S..

Over 6.7 million Canadian acres have been burned so far this year which marks one of the worst starts to wildfire season.

Around 14 thousand people were forced to evacuate Quebec with over 150 fires in the area alone.

The blazes have caused hazy skies from the Ohio Valley to North and South Carolina.

Parts of the upper peninsula of Michigan, Southeastern Minnesota, and all of Wisconsin have air quality advisories in effect as of Monday.

The health risk of air pollution caused by wildfire smoke has continued to worsen.

Air pollution can cause inflammation, weaken someone’s immune system, and can increase the risk of asthma, lung cancer or other chronic lung diseases.