Canada, Minnesota and smoke
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Living in the Midwest means being affected by the Canadian wildfires that occur just about every year. Here is what to know about these wildfires and how they’re affecting the Midwest.
Rising heat, winds, and dry air sparked blazes in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, according to the country’s Department of Natural Resources. Residents in the United States are expected to face poor air quality from the fires as soon as May 30.
Dozens of fires are burning in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, causing evacuations and states of emergency as smoke is being blown into the Midwest, causing air quality alerts.