Thousands of Canadians forced to evacuate as massive wildfire burns
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
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The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires made its way into Michigan again on Sunday and is expected to linger throughout the day on Monday.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
National Weather Service issues air quality alert for parts of Michigan.
As smoke continues to drift into the United States from the wildfires in Canada, here's what you need to know about the air quality in Detroit today.
Experts say those with compromised skin barriers should be especially vigilant.
The hazy conditions are expected to linger in our area for at least another day. But there are some simple steps you can take to mitigate the risk while you're out in it.
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada in 2023 have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.
As hazy sky conditions caused by the Canadian wildfires persist, Detroit currently ranks as the worst city in the world for air quality.
Over 27 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the 2023, marking the country's worst wildfire season on record.
Detroit's air quality is among the worst in the world right now.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
"You can see the impact of the lack of moisture already," says Ken Schramm, pointing at some crops on his farm.
Canadian wildfires have prompted the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy to declare an air quality alert day.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada continues moving overhead on Tuesday.
Wildfires continue to burn in Canada sending smoke south into the U.S.
Richardo Delgado II is accused of running a large-scale drug ring that imported cocaine and fentanyl from Mexico.
Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, according to a social media post.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman while she was in custody in suburban Detroit.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss his second consecutive game because of an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder.
Calling Jagger the "first of her kind at the Detroit Zoo in decades," zoo officials said that she'll spend the next few days getting acclimated behind the scenes before making her way outdoors "in the next week."
Duggan is the city's 75th mayor and has been in office since January 2014.
Richardo Delgado II is accused of running a large-scale drug ring that imported cocaine and fentanyl from Mexico.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, according to a social media post.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman while she was in custody in suburban Detroit.
Earlier this week, the automaker announced that it was indefinitely laying off 1,100 union-backed workers at its Toledo South Assembly Plant.
Stellantis, which owns brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram, says the job cuts are effective Jan. 5, 2025.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Six-time Grammy-nominated artist Shaboozey will perform at halftime of the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears.
Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, according to a social media post.
Calling Jagger the "first of her kind at the Detroit Zoo in decades," zoo officials said that she'll spend the next few days getting acclimated behind the scenes before making her way outdoors "in the next week."
Faulty transmission control valve can fail and cause rear wheels to lock up, increasing risk of crash, according to General Motors.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate in September amid cooling inflation.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
State officials say Michigan's decline from 2021 to 2023 was also five times faster than the national decline during the same time period.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss his second consecutive game because of an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder.
Malik Beasley made a tiebreaking free throw with 1.1 seconds left in overtime after Miami was given a technical foul for calling a timeout when it had none left, and the Detroit Pistons edged the Heat 123-121 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night.
Datsyuk was inducted alongside Shea Weber, Jeremy Roenick, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell.
A Rochester Hills man is close to winning a four-way parlay that involves Detroit Lions winning the Super Bowl.
Dan Campbell has seen a lot of things as an NFL player and coach.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Wednesday that he will not seek a fourth term in office. Duggan did not discuss his political future during Wednesday's announcement but said he would talk more about his future plans in the coming weeks. His current term ends in January 2026.
The third annual CreatorCon marketing conference returns to Detroit and the Cambria Hotel on Nov. 15-16.
Cliff Bell's is known for its Art Deco excellence and rich legacy in live music.
Genesis Rodriguez and Laysla De Oliveira, stars of the Paramount+ series "Lioness," give us a behind-the-scenes look at the new season.
Enjoy dinner and a concert at Cliff Bell's, Detroit's iconic jazz club.