Canada wildfires 2024: The latest on active wildfire counts, maps, evacuation orders, air quality and smoke alerts nationwide
For the latest on active wildfire counts, evacuation order and alerts, and insight into how wildfires are impacting everyday Canadians, follow the latest developments in our Yahoo Canada live blog.
Much of Minnesota under air quality alerts on Labor Day due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota on Labor Day
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air quality alert for parts of the state on Labor Day due to wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.
Air quality alert issued for northwest Minnesota
An air quality alert has been issued for northwest Minnesota through Thursday, Sept. 5. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said smoke from numerous wildfires across the Saskatchewan province in Canada will travel south into northwestern Minnesota from the early evening on Wednesday through Thursday morning.
Wildfire smoke sparks air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota
Officials with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency say smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into the northern part of the state Monday making the air unhealthy for everyone.
Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert in north central MN
Air Quality Index in north central Minnesota, while the MPCA said the remainder of the area under the alert will be Orange, i.
Air quality alert issued for parts of northern Minnesota
MPCA officials say cities under the alert include Bemidji, Brainerd, International Falls, Roseau and St. Cloud. It also covers the tribal nations of Mille Lacs, Leech Lake and Red Lake.
Parts of central and northern Minnesota under an air quality alert until 1 am Tuesday
An air quality alert has been issued for parts of central and northern Minnesota until 1 am Tuesday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says the air quality is expected to reach the orange and red air quality index.
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