Canada Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality in Chicago and Midwest
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Chicago and much of the Upper Midwest were covered in a smoky haze from Canadian wildfires, leading to air quality warnings throughout the area. The Air Quality Index reached 209 in Chicago, the worst reading of any major city in the world for the day. Mayor Brandon Johnson warned residents to stay indoors or wear masks if they had to be outside. The smoke is expected to linger on Wednesday, and similar levels of smoke were expected in other cities in the region.
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