Wildfires spread across western U.S., including California
Wildfires are raging on the United States' West Coast. The Gifford Fire has already burned more than 4,000 acres in California.
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Wildfires are raging on the United States' West Coast. The Gifford Fire has already burned more than 4,000 acres in California.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has more as the alert will enter its fourth day.
Chicago air quality remains in the top five worst in the world Friday with an Air Quality Alert in place from Canadian wildfire smoke.
Haze and smoke are expected to linger Friday and Saturday as northeast winds blow in cool, less humid air.
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The hazy skies in the Chicago area are the visible sign of the poor air quality on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires sent Chicago to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world.
The hazy skies in the Chicago area are the visible sign of the poor air quality on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires sent Chicago to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world.
The hazy skies in the Chicago area are the visible sign of the poor air quality Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into our area.
The air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups.
An Air Quality Alert has been extended through Wednesday night for the Chicago area from wildfire smoke coming in from Canada.
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Wildfires are still raging in Canada, where there have been dozens of active fires, and over 33,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes.
Anyone can visit the AirNow website and see information from the equipment used to monitor air quality.
Expect a complex of rain and storms to sweep across our area late Saturday, with rain most likely from Chicago southward.
While Friday's air quality is better, it's still a concern for children, teens, the elderly, and those with certain health conditions.
A Chicago Air Quality Alert has been extended through Friday as smoke from Canada wildfires has pushed the AQI into unhealthy levels across the region.
Itchy eyes, coughing, fatigue; just a few of the symptoms Chicagoans might be experiencing thanks to smoke from raging wildfires in Canada, which have drifted into Chicago, prompting an air quality alert through Friday night.
A Chicago Air Quality Alert has been extended through Friday as smoke from Canada wildfires has pushed the AQI into unhealthy levels across the region.
At times on Thursday morning, Chicago ranked second-worst in air quality around the world, right behind Dakar, Senegal, according to IQ Air.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon warns of air quality issues on Thursday.
Smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into the Chicago area on Friday, and while conditions won't be as severe as when smoke from Canadian wildfires repeatedly blanketed Chicago two years ago, the haze is nonetheless raising public health concerns.
Smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into the Chicago area on Friday, and while conditions won't be as severe as when smoke from Canadian wildfires repeatedly blanketed Chicago two years ago, the haze is nonetheless raising public health concerns.
Lauren Victory reports on the potential dangers of the smoke that will be descending upon our air, and Meteorologist Albert Ramon has what you can expect in the smoky forecast.
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