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Canadian wildfire smoke caused hazy skies and air quality alerts across Northern Michigan this week.

A weather system mid-week brought smoke closer to the ground, exacerbating respiratory issues for some.

Air quality is expected to improve by the weekend, but smoky conditions may return throughout the summer.

PETOSKEY — Skies across Northern Michigan had a hazy quality this week as smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to flow south.

According to Canada's National Wildland Fire Situation Report , as of May 30 there were 79 uncontrolled active fires; 21 being held; 57 controlled; and 22 modified responses. The priority fires are primarily located in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.

“There are wildfires going on in Canada right now,” said Jim Keysor, a meteorolog

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