Americans Told To Stay Indoors in 6 States [Video]

Air quality alerts have been issued across six states on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact parts of the U.S.

Why It Matters

Health authorities warn that worsening air quality presents a health hazard, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and individuals with existing medical conditions.

At least two people have died and tens of thousands have been evacuated in Canada as a result of the blazes, according to reports.

What To Know

The National Weather Service (NWS) published alerts for parts of Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Nebraska.

The alerts warned that elevated levels of particulate pollution were anticipated due to smoke from the blazes.

They also advised residents in affected areas, particularly those in sensitive groups, to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities.

Some advisories suggested keeping windows and doors shut to prevent smoke from getting indoors, while others suggested that members of the …