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Detroit has the worst air quality in the world from Canadian wildfire smoke, IQAir says
By ABC Detroit at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Smoke from wildfires near the Minnesota-Ontario border in Northern Ontario has moved into Michigan and other parts of the country.That smoke has given Detroit the worst air quality in the world, according to the website IQAir.Detroit has a 426 AQI, according to IQAir, which is well above the haza...
Key takeaway Watch below: Dangerous wildfire smoke chokes Midwest and Northeast Dangerous wildfire smoke chokes Midwest and NortheastToronto ranks second in the world with an AQI of 360, followed by Minneapolis with an AQI of 349.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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