Midwest Cities Suffer from Dangerous Air Quality Due to Wildfire Smoke

Milwaukee is experiencing a "perfect storm" of atmospheric events that took it into uncharted territory Tuesday with its worsening air quality. Smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the state, causing the air quality to become "very unhealthy" for everyone. The city of Milwaukee's air quality was among the worst in the country and the world. The Wisconsin DNR recommends staying indoors, closing windows and doors, and using an indoor air purifier to protect oneself from the wildfire smoke. Milwaukee County Emergency Services has received double the typical amount of calls for respiratory issues over the last 72 hours.