Recurring Summer Wildfire Smoke Creates Hazards

Plumes of thick, hazardous wildfire smoke from Canadian fires are spreading into the U.S. The smoke transforms the clear blue sky into shades of milky-white or orange. This recurring phenomenon has become common during summers with rampant wildfires in the West, leading to harmful smoke drifting into neighboring areas.

A cyclist in D.C. was seen wearing a mask to navigate through the haze created by the wildfire smoke. This occurrence highlights the growing environmental challenges posed by uncontrolled fires.