Wildfire smoke from Canada reaches US, Minnesota issues first air quality warning for 2024

With air quality index (AQI) values ​​between 150 and over 200, the air quality in northern Minnesota is considered “unhealthy” and at times is even classified in the “very unhealthy” category. Bemidji, a city in northern Minnesota, recorded an alarming AQI of 212, making it one of the worst air quality locations in the world. Residents in the area reported smelling smoke in the air, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.