Published July 17, 2026 · Category: News

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Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and Minnesota engulf the Washington, D.C. skyline on Friday morning, reducing visibility and casting a haze over the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.

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(Image credit: Finn Gomez)

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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