Air quality alerts issued for much of Southeast Michigan this weekend
Air quality index levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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Air quality index levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Dangerously unhealthy air quality for all of Michigan, including Southeast Michigan, into Friday.
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
Dr. Meilan Han, chief of pulmonary and critical care at University of Michigan Health, discusses how air quality can affect one's health.
Wildfire continues to be a significant risk in Michigan, with much of the state under notices for elevated wildfire potential.
Dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.
Heavy smoke from wildfires burning across western and central Canada are creating potentially dangerous conditions in several U.S. states, including Michigan.
Michigan officials have issued an air quality advisory statewide, citing the drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to spread across the skies over much of the Great Lakes.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires made its way into Michigan again on Sunday and is expected to linger throughout the day on Monday.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
National Weather Service issues air quality alert for parts of Michigan.
As smoke continues to drift into the United States from the wildfires in Canada, here's what you need to know about the air quality in Detroit today.
Experts say those with compromised skin barriers should be especially vigilant.
The hazy conditions are expected to linger in our area for at least another day. But there are some simple steps you can take to mitigate the risk while you're out in it.
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada in 2023 have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.
As hazy sky conditions caused by the Canadian wildfires persist, Detroit currently ranks as the worst city in the world for air quality.
Over 27 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the 2023, marking the country's worst wildfire season on record.
Detroit's air quality is among the worst in the world right now.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
"You can see the impact of the lack of moisture already," says Ken Schramm, pointing at some crops on his farm.
Canadian wildfires have prompted the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy to declare an air quality alert day.
A man was reported to have been fatally shot about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on Outer Drive East in Detroit.
A man who fled police after a domestic violence incident in Warren is dead after a shootout with officers in Detroit.
Community members from the neighborhood near Rossini Drive and Reno Street, where the shooting took place, came together on Monday to rally against gun violence.
The man is expected to be arraigned sometime this week.
John Kreitner, 55, is charged with one count of aggravated assault.
A man who fled police after a domestic violence incident in Warren is dead after a shootout with officers in Detroit.
A man was reported to have been fatally shot about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on Outer Drive East in Detroit.
The man is expected to be arraigned sometime this week.
Community members from the neighborhood near Rossini Drive and Reno Street, where the shooting took place, came together on Monday to rally against gun violence.
John Kreitner, 55, is charged with one count of aggravated assault.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
General Motors announced on Tuesday a $4 billion investment over the next two years in three U.S. manufacturing plants, one of which is located in Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $48, around $9 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
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Trey Sweeney and Riley Greene homered during a six-run 10th inning on Sunday as the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-2, extending the Guardians' losing streak to 10 games.
Detroit City Football Club returns to USL Championship league play, as they head out to the West Coast to face off against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday night.
James Wood had a career-high five hits, including his 23rd home run, hours after being named to the Home Run Derby, Jake Irvin survived a rocky first to pitch six solid innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Thursday night.
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A Warren man in his 30s is dead after a gunfire incident with police near Castle Avenue and Montlieu Street in Detroit. Police from both Warren and Detroit are on scene.
Rain for tomorrow and for the weekend.
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