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'You can almost taste the smoke': Heavy smoke covers parts of North America as Canada battles wildfires

SBS News In Depth

Jul 17, 202606:35

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Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada have caused dangerous air quality levels throughout Canada and large parts of the United States. Air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels in parts of North America, as officials and health experts urge residents to avoid the outdoors.

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