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Syracuse’s air is the state’s most polluted right now by Canada wildfires haze – syracuse.com

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Syracuse’s air is the state’s most polluted right now by Canada wildfires haze – syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Central New York has the most polluted air in New York right now because of the thick haze of smoke from Canada wildfires.

That is expected to linger all day and likely into Wednesday as smoke streams in from fires in Quebec, the National Weather Service said.

An air quality alert has been issued for the second consecutive day. People with lung and cardiovascular problems are urged to stay indoors.

Schools across Central New York are keeping kids indoors and canceling outdoor activities. The Syracuse Fire Department is asking people not to call in a possible house fire simply if they smell smoke.

Onondaga County health officials urged residents to stay inside and close windows.
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Train carrying ethanol derails, forces evacuations in western Minnesota : NPR

A train carrying ethanol derailed and caught fire in western Minnesota on Thursday morning, prompting an evacuation for residents near the crash site in the city of Raymond.

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office was notified of the derailment at about 1 a.m. local time, according to a statement. The BNSF-operated train derailed on the western edge of Raymond but was still within the city limits.

Twenty-two cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed, and four are on fire, BNSF told NPR in a statement. About 10 of the railcars contained ethanol, an official with the railroad said. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.