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

NPR | By Ava Berger
Published July 17, 2026 at 4:50 AM MDT

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.

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