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SOUTHERN WISCONSIN | HEAT WAVE

Wildfire smoke from Canada, Minnesota heads for Wisconsin amid heat wave

Jeff Richgels , Nicole Pollack
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 Updated Jul 16, 2026

New Yorkers have been urged to limit their time outdoors and wear masks as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to blanket the city. Many residents are left concerned over the air quality and wondering if it’s safe to run the air conditioner in these conditions. We’ve gathered some in…

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It’s shaping up to be a hot and hazy week in Wisconsin as the heavy blanket of sweltering weather that has settled over the state is joined by smoke from the wildfires blazing in Minnesota and Ontario.

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