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Central Indiana saw the impact of Canadian wildfires for several days as visibility and air quality were reduced.
It’s not the first time we’ve been hit with the effects of the wildfires plaguing Canada recently. Twice in June they caused smoky conditions around Indianapolis that were hazardous for some.
See where the wildfires are still burning in Canada at the map link below:
NASA-FIRMS wildfire map
The wildfire smoke is having an impact on air quality alerts around the U.S. and could continue for days or even weeks, according to USA Today.
Smoke from wildfires is different from other sources. That’s because of the unhealthy matter it contains, how it can travel long distances and persist in the air, changing over time and getting more toxic.
Wildfire smoke contains noxious or poisonous gases and particulate matter, tiny particles that can be inhaled. Those particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and affect people with respiratory problems.
See where smoke from Canada wildfires is drifting at link below:
Interactive fire and smoke tracking map
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Canada wildfires: Where are they still burning?
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