Canadian Wildfire Smoke Affects Air Quality Across North America

Poor air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted schools in Wake and Johnston counties to move outdoor activities indoors. The state is under a Code Orange alert, which poses a threat to sensitive groups, and those with breathing problems are advised to limit time outdoors. Construction work continues in downtown Raleigh, but workers are taking more breaks and using oxygen tanks. The spike in air pollution comes from wildfires in Canada, which have destroyed 200 structures and forced thousands of residents from their homes.