(Bismarck, ND) — Officials across a large swath of the country are warning about smoke due to wildfires in Canada. Parts of Canada are under a state of emergency due to raging wildfires, and the smoke is heading to the central U.S. The smoke is expected in parts of North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and possibly farther south today. It could continue across the country into the Carolinas by tomorrow. Experts say residents with respiratory conditions, older adults, and children should be mindful of poor air quality in their area. If residents see or smell smoke, they should stay inside or limit strenuous outdoor activity.
