Air quality warnings remain in place across US as wildfire smoke continues to swathe country
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota continues to cause poor air quality across the US, triggering health warnings in the mid-Atlantic and northeast. While conditions are expected to improve, the smoke has disrupted outdoor events and daily life for millions.
Smoke hangs over the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol on 17 July 2026. Photograph: Matt Kaminsky/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Smoke hangs over the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol on 17 July 2026. Photograph: Matt Kaminsky/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Wildfires Air quality warnings remain in place across US as wildfire smoke continues to swathe country Rain could alleviate conditions in mid-Atlantic and north-east, with World Cup final expected to go ahead on Sunday
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