A haze of Canadian wildfire smoke can be seen over Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 5, 2025. The air quality index was above 151, indicating unhealthy air quality. Health experts say exposure to the smoky air can have short- and long-term health consequences. Joel Bissell | MLive.com

We’re probably going to be dealing with this for a while, much like we did the past couple of years,” said meteorologist Jim Keysor.

This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest.

Swaths of Michigan have been blanketed in a smoky haze from Canadian wildfires for the last several days. From the Keweenaw Peninsula to the Mackinac Bridge and areas across lower Michigan, smoky skies could be seen throughout the week.

It has been hazy recently in Michigan due to wildfire smoke. Conditions should improve later this week once a cold front moves through.

Canadian wildfires led to Mackinac Bridge in Michigan being shrouded in smoke, prompting visibility and air quality concerns, with Michigan authorities and health officials advising caution and monitoring air conditions.

More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.

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