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Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has spread into the US, causing unhealthy air conditions in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The haze enveloped Washington, DC, and led to the postponement of a Major League Baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has spread into the US, causing unhealthy air conditions for millions in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic states. The haze in Washington, DC, led to a postponed Major League Baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates in Ohio.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has spread into the U.S., causing unhealthy air quality in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The haze led to a postponed MLB game in Ohio, health warnings for vulnerable groups, and obscured landmarks in Washington D.C. and Detroit. Officials warn the smoky conditions will persist for at least a week due to ongoing uncontrolled fires.

The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians game was postponed due to hazardous air quality caused by wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota. The air quality index reached 203, deemed very unhealthy, with a high-pressure system trapping smoke near the ground. A split doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday to make up the game.

The Cleveland Guardians postponed a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to air quality concerns caused by Canadian wildfires. The decision was made to address health risks from poor air quality.

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