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Wildfire Smoke Affects Air Quality Across Midwest and East Coast

Wildfire smoke has caused poor air quality across the Midwest and East Coast of the U.S. on July 16, 2026. Officials have warned residents to stay indoors due to health risks from the smoke.

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Wildfire smoke has caused poor air quality across the Midwest and East Coast of the U.S. on July 16, 2026. Officials have warned residents to stay indoors due to health risks from the smoke.

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Original Headline

As wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from Midwest to East Coast, officials say stay inside

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Wildfire Smoke Affects Air Quality Across Midwest and East Coast