Disaster● ElevatedJul 18 · Jul 18, 2026, 6:15 PM
Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest
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Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
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