'Send help rather than complain,' Canada's Ford tells US as wildfire smoke blankets parts of North America

Washington DC is experiencing hazardous air quality levels due to smoke drifting from wildfires in Ontario, Canada. Meteorologists expect the conditions to improve by the weekend as a cold front moves into the region.
Why it matters
Wildfire smoke is becoming a recurring public health concern in North America, highlighting the cross-border impact of climate-driven environmental disasters.
Rebecka Pieder Reporting from Washington DC
The article relies on meteorological data and direct quotes from a weather expert without political framing.
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