"Fire whirls" are spewing from massive wildfire raging in the West
Fire whirls are spinning columns of fire that can grow to be "several hundred feet in height."
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Greece fires smash 2007 July emissions record in just over a week
The wildfires in Greece spiked on July 17, and have since spewed more carbon than wildfires have in the country in two decades.
Maps show where the 2023 Canadian wildfires are burning
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.
How wildfire smoke recolors the sky and turns the sun and moon red
As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.
Are the 2023 Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
How AI technology could be "a game changer" in fighting wildfires
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.
Air quality alerts issued for Midwest area due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Officials have posted air quality alerts for several states stretching from Ohio to Montana because of smoke blowing in from Canadian wildfires.
Canadian wildfire smoke again affecting U.S.
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.
See pictures and videos of 2023 Canadian wildfires and their impact
Wildfires in Canada have been raging for weeks and there are 500 fires burning in the country, the vast majority uncontrolled.
D.C. among worst air quality in world
Washington, D.C. on Thursday had some of the most polluted air in the world. More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to grip the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the thick haze in the nation's capital.
How smoke, pollution affect your skin health
Wildfire smoke from Canada has been drifting into parts of the U.S. this week -- affecting cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Milwaukee. Recent studies cited by the American Academy of Dermatology found smoke like this is associated with an increase in visits for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou joins CBS News to discuss how air pollution interacts with the skin and what can people do to protect their skin from smoke.
Can air quality affect skin health? A dermatologist explains
Experts say those with compromised skin barriers should be especially vigilant.
How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke
Poor air quality due to wildfires can be dangerous for pets both indoors and outdoors. Experts are sharing safety and health tips.
How poor air quality impacts your health
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as it continues to infiltrate the U.S.
Should you wear masks for air pollution? Experts share ways to protect yourself.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
Chicago has the world's worst air quality due to wildfires
Midwestern cities struggled with air quality in the purple or "very unhealthy" zone.
What caused the 2023 Canada wildfires?
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
Smoke plume from Canadian wildfires reaches Europe
As of Monday, there were 493 active Canadian wildfires that have burned more than 19 million acres of land.
Wildfire smoke blankets upper Midwest, forecast to head east
In Minnesota's Twin Cities, the AQI was the worst it had been since the state began keeping records in 1980.
Why are 2023 Canadian wildfires affecting the U.S.?
There are anomalies that help explain why smoke from 400 Canadian wildfires is causing such havoc in the United States. Climate and health scientist Vijay Limaye, of the Natural Resources Defense Council, explains why this may be a sign of things to come.
Maps, satellite images show 2023 wildfire smoke enveloping parts of U.S.
Many areas on Friday were seeing improvement from earlier in the week when they were shrouded in an orange, hazardous haze.
New York City's air quality starts to clear for first time in days
While the orange haze has seemingly moved out of New York City, many people are still at risk of experiencing health issues from the remaining pollution.
Wildfire smoke moves through Eastern U.S.
Millions of Americans spent a second day Thursday under a veil of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke was so thick in New York City Wednesday the air quality blew well past what is considered hazardous. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Arlington, Virginia, where the air is now sweeping through.
D.C. gets its day in Canada's smoke
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing severe issues up and down the East Coast of the United States. The air quality in the nation's capital is at a very unhealthy level and it is expected to change over the course of the day. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
When will the wildfire smoke clear? Here's what meteorologists say
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
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