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Smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads into parts of the United States, affecting air quality and changing conditions for outdoor tourism activities during the summer season. Image: Adrian Newell / Pexels 
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References: Yahoo News. (July 28, 2026). Wildfire smoke forecast to blanket parts of the U.S. again this week: These will be the most affected states. AirNow. (2026). Air Quality Index and wildfire smoke information. National Interagency Fire Center. (2026). Wildland fire information and statistics. |
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