AUSTIN (KXAN) — It is an unfortunate aspect of the recent past that wildfire smoke pollution has increased. It should be noted that this isn’t just a western states problem. It just seems like there ...

The air quality monitor on the Rio Blanco County building in Meeker peaked at 304 for fine particulate matter pollution at 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, reaching an emergency-level health warning where ...

ST. LOUIS — Wildfire smoke from Canada has once again flowed down into St. Louis this year. The region has been under an Orange Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service since Thursday.

Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today! This year has been Canada’s second largest year for wildfires—the first largest being 2023, said Ricky Rood, ...

DETROIT, MI – There are only a couple of cities on Earth with worse air quality today than Michigan’s largest metropolis. Detroit currently is ranked third worst worldwide for major city air quality ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An air quality alert remains in effect across Central California as smoke from dozens of lightning-sparked wildfires continues to blanket the region. Experts say the smoke is ...

THIS MORNING? ANTOINETTE AND DOUG. GOOD MORNING. THE FACT THAT YOU CAN SEE DOWNTOWN BOSTON IS AN INDICATION THAT IT’S NOT SUPER THICK. THE SMOKE HAS MADE FOR SOME VERY BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES AND SUNSETS.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the current wildfire smoke conditions in the U.S. The original story was published Jan. 8, 2025. Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to prompt ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Western New York, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into our region. That's leading to hazy skies and poor air quality, ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has given Southeast Michigan some of the worst air quality on earth, and there doesn't seem to be any end any time soon, according to the Michigan Department of Natural ...

Long Islanders who are very sensitive to air pollution should consider limiting outdoor activities Tuesday because of ozone pollution, authorities said, though by late Monday the region was not ...