Experts say air conditioners could be trapping, recirculating wildfire smoke particles
Though not to be compared with last Thursday, there's now a concern that without proper filtration indoors, the harmful air can stick around much longer.
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Though not to be compared with last Thursday, there's now a concern that without proper filtration indoors, the harmful air can stick around much longer.
Experts say there is a common misconception that air conditioning units filter the air, but instead, it pulls in outside air and recirculate particles that have settled indoors.
Chicago air quality was the worst in the world again Monday morning with Canadian wildfire smoke lingering in the area.
The air quality in Chicago is not as bad as last week, but it is still unhealthy for sensitive groups. Darius Johnson reports.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has extended an air pollution action day through Monday night. Darius Johnson reports.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires was back to choking Chicago air on Sunday after a break for the first part of the weekend.
The Air Quality Alert has now been extended through midnight Monday for the entire Chicago area.
While running errands downtown Monday, Suzanne Le Mignot ran into Darren and Melody Mitchell, a Chicago couple with a lovely story, while Mary Kay Kleist took note of the renowned Barry Butler’s photo of the Chicago skyline in smoke on Thursday.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires was back to choking Chicago air on Sunday after a break for the first part of the weekend. Marissa Perlman reports.
The next wave of smoke comes just after the Chicago area avoided the risk of severe storms during the afternoon and only met with a short period of showers.
After a bit of a break, a second round of Canadian wildfire smoke is set to arrive in the Chicago area Saturday night.
With wildfire smoke clearing out of Chicago, the city's beaches and outdoor pools are reopening to the public on Friday afternoon.
Four Republican members of Congress accused Canada's prime minister of not doing enough to stop wildfire smoke from drifting into the United States.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
Chicago air quality is now hazardous as Canadian wildfire smoke has settled in an acrid haze over the area Thursday morning.
Chicago air quality hit the "hazardous" level Thursday thanks to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Experts on Thursday advised checking the air quality before the temperature for anyone heading outside. Darius Johnson reports.
The Daley Plaza Farmers Market was on as usual Thursday, but some people wore masks to protect themselves from the bad air. Vendors took precautions to stay safe while selling their produce.
Chicago air quality has plummeted deep into unhealthy territory as Canadian wildfire smoke has settled in an acrid haze over the area Thursday morning. Darius Johnson reports.
A viral video shows wildfire surrounding a freight train in Ontario, Canada.
Health professionals at Rush Medical Center say Thursday's air quality is expected to be unhealthy for everyone, as the particles from the wildfires will be high and dense.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking wildfire smoke arriving in Chicago, which can pose health risk for kids, older adults, and people with respiratory issues.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota comes amid the heat wave and an Air Quality Alert already that has been extended.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
