# Smoke Drifts South as Fires Rage | Virginia Beach News

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Podcast: [Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167)
Published: 2026-07-16T14:10:25+00:00
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Smoke from over 100 raging Canadian wildfires is blanketing the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, turning skies orange and forcing evacuations in remote Minnesota campsites where rangers paddle or hike campers to safety. Fueled by a deadly heatwave and drought, the fires threaten health with toxic smoke that irritates lungs and worsens heart and respiratory conditions—especially for kids and vulnerable populations. Officials urge staying indoors, using N95 masks, and running air purifiers as the smoke could reach Washington D.C. This “perfect storm” of extreme weather underscores a growing climate crisis. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45c14d8cfaf86c16

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