Wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest are producing significant smoke, resulting in some of the worst air quality levels globally. As of Thursday afternoon, Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, were reported as the most polluted cities according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company. Firefighters have been making progress against larger wildfires in Washington state.
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Wildfires in US Pacific Northwest Cause Poor Air Quality
Wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest are leading to severe air quality issues, with Seattle and Portland ranked among the most polluted cities in the world. Firefighters are reportedly making progress in combating the larger blazes in Washington state.
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US Pacific north-west blanketed in thick smoke as firefighters push back blazes
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