Forest Fire Burns In Batchewana
FirstLocalNews has learned of a forest fire burning at Jones Landing about 30 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie. Batchewana…
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There is a Tinge of Smoke in the Air Today
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Summer Dry Spell Causing Forest Fires
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Air Quality Alert For Upper Peninsula
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Smoke Will Hang Around For Another Day or Two
Environment Canada continues to issue a special air quality statement for the area due to heavy smoke from forest fires….
Air Quality Expected to Deteriorate This Weekend From Forest Fires
Hot and humid conditions mixed with poor air quality for most of the Algoma district from near-by forest fires could…