Ford urges aid, not blame, as wildfire smoke blankets North America
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the US to send help rather than complain as wildfires in Canada push thick smoke into parts of North America, triggering unhealthy air in cities from DC to New York and Detroit. Ontario says it has about 150 firefighting crews and more than 80 water bombers and helicopters assisting efforts, while health officials warn residents to stay indoors, wear masks, and monitor conditions amid climate-change–driven wildfire patterns.
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