Chicago air quality deemed 'unhealthy' as smoke from Canadian wildfires descends on area

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Chicago air quality deemed 'unhealthy' as smoke from Canadian wildfires descends on area
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AIR QUALITY ALERT: The U.S. EPA's AirNow air quality page rated the air in Chicago as 'unhealthy' as of Sunday morning:

as "unhealthy" as of 9 a.m. CDT Sunday. And in Michigan, state environmental officials said the air "is unhealthy for sensitive groups."The wildfire smoke brings a toxic brew of contaminants known as "particulate matter 2.5." Wearing N-95 or KN-95 masks can help filter out the dangerous pollution.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advised people in the state to check the Air Quality Index regularly to decide if they should be participating in outdoor activities. Buildings as smoke from Canada wildfires creates haze in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Health officials have recommended people can stay safe by taking steps such as wearing a mask, staying indoors and keeping indoor air clean.

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