Close the windows, turn on the AC as Canadian wildfires plague New Hampshire, Maine
Jul 15, 2026 at 10:24 am
Harrison Thorp
They began a couple of days ago, and they’re still with us.
Canadian wildfire smoke is causing health risks for residents in the Greater Rochester area and much of New Hampshire, according to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
The problem is elevated levels of fine particulate pollution being blown into the state from ongoing wildfires in central and western Canada.
These particles are small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the...
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