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Wildfire smoke continues to spread across parts of the U.S.

NPR | By Ava Berger

Published July 17, 2026 at 5:50 AM CDT

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Dozens of U.S. cities are dealing with poor air quality, as wildfires smoke turns skies hazy and orange. Conditions won't improve until the weekend, prompting officials to urge people to stay indoors.

Wildfire smoke continues to spread across parts of the U.S.

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