The Cumberland Times-News
·Jul 2026
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Smoke from uncontrolled wildfires in Canada and Minnesota spread across the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, creating unhealthy air conditions and casting Washington, D.C., in heavy haze. The pollution prompted air quality alerts and led to the postponement of a Cleveland Guardians–Pittsburgh Pirates game in Ohio as authorities warned residents, especially vulnerable groups, to limit outdoor activity.