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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.
The second "Peacenic" of the summer happened at a park on Detroit's west side over the weekend.
Have you ever been skydiving? Could you fathom doing it a thousand times? One 85-year-old Michigan woman is more than halfway there.
While Sato is proud of winning the James Beard Award for 2024, he says there will be another winner next year and hopes his message of sustainability lasts the longest, especially with sushi.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
As Hurricane Beryl closed in on the southeastern Caribbean, government officials were pleading with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 3 storm.
Denise Ezell filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, saying she still has not received the money since winning on Oct. 30, 2023.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the difference between Biden and Trump "could not be clearer" following the first presidential debate of the year.
The second "Peacenic" of the summer happened at a park on Detroit's west side over the weekend.
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, avoiding a citywide shutdown on July 1.
Have you ever been skydiving? Could you fathom doing it a thousand times? One 85-year-old Michigan woman is more than halfway there.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars' electronic stability control systems.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
If you're a car enthusiast, the M1 Concourse in Pontiac is gearing up for a jam-packed season.
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
A Rochester mother is concerned about her 16-year-old son's allergy medication after she says it arrived at their home without the equipment to keep it at a certain temperature.
A Michigan Court of Claims judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking abortion regulations including the 24-hour waiting period, "informed consent" and a ban on advanced practice clinicians providing abortion care.
Medicina Scarlett in Southwest Detroit is now offering its services in English and Spanish to bridge a gap in health care.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Brandsegg-Nygard is the first Norwegian player selected in the first round of the NHL Draft.
Akshay Bhatia shot a 5-under 67 that included a free drop after his golf ball fell into a fairway drain at Detroit Golf Club.
Detroit City FC heads back on the road this Saturday, traveling down to South Beach to face off against Miami FC.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
The second "Peacenic" of the summer happened at a park on Detroit's west side over the weekend.
An 85-year-old Michigan woman and skydiver logged her first jump at age 20, and now, hundreds of jumps later, she's chasing 1,000 jumps.
Hajime Sato, of Sozai in Clawson, won the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region. He hopes the win will encourage others to follow his lead in sustainability.
Storms return on Wednesday.
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, avoiding a citywide shutdown on July 1.