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Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.

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The widespread presence of wildfire smoke across the US Midwest and East Coast has led to unhealthy air conditions. This situation is characterized by reduced visibility and the potential for hazardous air quality outside. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay indoors to minimize exposure to the smoke.

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