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Greenfield Village, Belle Isle Aquarium closed due to wildfire smoke
By Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Both Greenfield Village and the Belle Isle Aquarium announced closures on Thursday as a result of the hazardous air quality stemming from ongoing wildfires in Canada.The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation — including the Freedom Plane exhibit — the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Giant Screen ...
Key takeaway An air quality alert and 4Warn Weather alert remain in effect for all of Michigan on Thursday and is likely to continue through Friday due to the persistent smoke, which is causing hazardous conditions for all, not just vulnerable groups.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Both Greenfield Village and the Belle Isle Aquarium announced closures on Thursday as a result of the hazardous air quality stemming from ongoing wildfires in Canada.The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation — including the Freedom Plane exhibit — the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Giant Screen ...
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