Detroit, Wildfire and Air quality index
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Wildfire smoke from over 200 Canadian fires is clouding Southeast Michigan skies and worsening air quality across the Midwest. Dr. Omer Awan joins The Metro to discuss the health risks and public health concerns tied to the growing crisis.
Michigan's air, which has been tainted for several days by wafting smoke from Canadian wildfires, is expected to improve over the weekend, state officials said. But don't breathe too deep a sigh of relief, experts warned: Conditions could decline again early next week.
An air quality advisory is in effect until 12 a.m., Saturday, June 7, as Michigan continues to see effects of Canadian wildfire smoke.
The Celani Family Foundation hosted its 12th Cars & Cigars Smoke Detroit event on June 5 at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights.
An Air Quality Advisory was extended for much of metro Detroit through Saturday afternoon.
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A Red Lobster restaurant building in Monroe County, Michigan, was destroyed after a fire was discovered early Monday on site. The restaurant at 1553 North Dixie Highway, Frenchtown Township, is amid the restaurants and hotels that are just off Interstate 75's Exit 15. There were no injuries, and no damage to the nearby buildings.
Canadian wildfires led to Mackinac Bridge in Michigan being shrouded in smoke, prompting visibility and air quality concerns, with Michigan authorities and health officials advising caution and monitoring air conditions.