Air quality alerts issued across Northeast, Midwest
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Officials at Cleveland Department of Public Health are keeping an eye on local threats to the region’s air quality, including issues related to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
There were no air quality alerts across the U.S. early Friday, following a flurry of warnings partly linked to wildfires in Canada.
Wildfire smoke from over 200 Canadian fires is clouding Southeast Michigan skies and worsening air quality across the Midwest. Dr. Omer Awan joins The Metro to discuss the health risks and public health concerns tied to the growing crisis.