Michigan, smoke and air quality
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Close to three dozen firefighters were reported to be working on the blaze throughout Monday with help from helicopter crews, according to the DNR. Its cause was still under investigation.
This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest.
Canadian wildfires led to Mackinac Bridge in Michigan being shrouded in smoke, prompting visibility and air quality concerns, with Michigan authorities and health officials advising caution and monitoring air conditions.
A pulmonologist recommends limiting outdoor exposure to minutes when AQI exceeds 150, and notes smoky conditions from Canadian wildfires could last for weeks.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Smoke from Canadian wildfires will drift through the region at times this week. A cold front will cross Tuesday night/early Wednesday leading to the best chance for rain this week. Pleasant late week into most of next weekend.
Michigan residents can expect rain and potential thunderstorms beginning late on June 3 into June 4. Here's what to know.
Canada is having another bad wildfire season, and more than 27,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate.