Air quality alerts issued for Massachusetts as wildfire smoke blankets the region
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has blanketed the Northeastern United States, triggering air quality alerts across the region. Health officials advise those with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor exposure as the haze is expected to persist through the week.
Why it matters
Increasing wildfire frequency due to climate change poses significant public health risks and impacts daily life for millions in urban centers.
Share The sun peeks through the clouds and yellow haze of wildfire smoke over the Boston area on Wednesday morning. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) It looks almost apocalyptic in Boston. The sun is a dim, ghostly orange ball through the haze, and the air is heavy with a smell of campfire.
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