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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns
The city of Medford Splash Pad was a popular destination for those looking to beat the heat. The region has been blanketed with stifling heat and humidity with high temperatures pushing into the 90s. Some relief from the hot, sticky weather is expected this weekend with storms forecast for Friday afternoon followed by seasonable temperatures. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns
The city of Medford Splash Pad was a popular destination for those looking to beat the heat. The region has been blanketed with stifling heat and humidity with high temperatures pushing into the 90s. Some relief from the hot, sticky weather is expected this weekend with storms forecast for Friday afternoon followed by seasonable temperatures. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

Smoke from large wildfires burning in Canada continues to impact air quality across much of the Upper Midwest, prompting air quality alerts and health concerns for many residents.

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