Wildfire seasons that once felt exceptional are now routine, and the smoke they generate is emerging as a far more potent ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It is an unfortunate aspect of the recent past that wildfire smoke pollution has increased. It should be noted that this isn’t just a western states problem. It just seems like there ...

ST. LOUIS — Wildfire smoke from Canada has once again flowed down into St. Louis this year. The region has been under an Orange Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service since Thursday.

Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today! This year has been Canada’s second largest year for wildfires—the first largest being 2023, said Ricky Rood, ...

THIS MORNING? ANTOINETTE AND DOUG. GOOD MORNING. THE FACT THAT YOU CAN SEE DOWNTOWN BOSTON IS AN INDICATION THAT IT’S NOT SUPER THICK. THE SMOKE HAS MADE FOR SOME VERY BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES AND SUNSETS.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Western New York, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into our region. That's leading to hazy skies and poor air quality, ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the current wildfire smoke conditions in the U.S. The original story was published Jan. 8, 2025. Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to prompt ...

DETROIT, MI – There are only a couple of cities on Earth with worse air quality today than Michigan’s largest metropolis. Detroit currently is ranked third worst worldwide for major city air quality ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An air quality alert remains in effect across Central California as smoke from dozens of lightning-sparked wildfires continues to blanket the region. Experts say the smoke is ...

Cheshire, Sullivan and Grafton, and high elevation areas, will remain under an unhealthy air quality alert for the fourth day in a row on Wednesday. The rest of the state will experience some improved ...

Long Islanders who are very sensitive to air pollution should consider limiting outdoor activities Tuesday because of ozone pollution, authorities said, though by late Monday the region was not ...