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Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday

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Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday - The Washington Post.

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Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday The Washington PostIMPACT: Code Red air quality alert in effect as Canadian wildfires create hazy skies across PA WGALCanadian wildfire smoke returns to NYC, Tri-State: Air quality alerts and live updates ABC7 New YorkAir quality alert issued as wildfire smoke moves into Philadelphia region 6abc PhiladelphiaWildfire smoke from Canada brings hazardous air quality across Greater Cleveland with 'code maroon' designation: Here's what it means for you WKYC

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Video Shows Canadian Train Crew Surrounded by Wildfire Flames.

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As more than 100 wildfires burn out of control in Canada, the thick smoke is spreading far and fast, blanketing millions in the United States from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast and turning skies an eerie orange.

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Dramatic video shows a freight train in Ontario surrounded by flames with the crew desperately requesting emergency assistance.

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NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.

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Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday.

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**Summary:** The maps show that wildfire smoke will darken skies across much of the United States on Thursday due to Canadian wildfires. Conditions may improve slightly through Friday morning, but a Code Red air quality alert remains in effect. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the significant impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality and visibility across

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