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Maine Forest Service urges caution after statewide wildfire danger escalates to 'high' and 'very high'

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Forest Service is warning residents and visitors to be cautious amid elevated wildfire danger ...

Sunshine, mild temperatures return to Maine as wildfire smoke begins to thin out

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Sunshine, seasonable temperatures, and low humidity levels are all on tap for Wednesday in Maine. Wildfire smoke is beginning to thin out as well over eastern New England. The smoke ...

Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger

Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry ...
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself

As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect ...

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Maine, creating hazy views and some health concerns

The Canadian wildfire smoke is hard to miss if you've spent any time outside today or over the last couple of days in ...

Why wildfire smoke intensifies reds and oranges in sunrises and sunsets

This is why even without the presence of smoke, many sunrises and sunsets appear yellow or orange. Smoke particles in the sky ...