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Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Washington, DC, in haze

The Capitol is visible through a thick haze as heavy pollution from wildfires in Canada blankets Washington, DC, in haze. Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada, creating hazardous air quality in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10218358
Date Taken	29 June 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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