Dangerous wildfire smoke hurting air quality in US as extreme heat and fire concerns grow

Heavy storms in the Carolinas caused flash flood warnings and significant rainfall, leading to rescues and evacuations, while strong winds damaged structures. Additionally, wildfire smoke from over 700 Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in the Midwest, particularly in Minnesota and Chicago, with ongoing fire concerns in the West and Hawaii due to extreme heat and dry conditions.

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