Smoke from Canadian wildfires is leading to poor air quality and health concerns in the Great Lakes region, along with central and eastern parts of the United S

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is leading to poor air quality and health concerns in the Great Lakes region, along with central and eastern parts of the United States. Record air quality alerts have been issued in Minnesota and Michigan, and the air quality in Chicago has been categorized as “unhealthy” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Authorities are advising young people, older adults, and residents with health conditions to spend more time indoors. The fine particles in wildfire smoke can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, and affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe.