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Wildfire Smoke Affects Millions in North America

Updated 2026-07-17 08:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Smoke from wildfires has spread across the region, affecting millions of people and turning skies orange. The situation is worsening as summer enters its peak season for fires.

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Toronto pedestrians walk as wildfire smoke turns the skies orange. Photo: Cole Burston/AFP via Getty ImagesThe wildfire smoke drifting into the eyes, throats and lungs of millions of Ameri

2026-07-17 08:30 UTC