How to read the Air Quality Index (AQI) scale, and how it can help you stay safe from wildfire smoke

Wildfires in Canada have caused severe air quality issues in parts of the United States, prompting the need to understand the Air Quality Index (AQI) scale. The AQI ranges from 0 to 500, with higher values indicating greater health risks, and areas like Detroit reported AQI levels exceeding 500 due to wildfire smoke.