Air quality alerts hit 10 U.S. states as wildfires burn from California to Canada

Wildfires are causing widespread devastation across North America and Europe, leading to hazardous air quality alerts in ten U.S. states and smoky skies over cities like New York. California has reported over 4,400 wildfires this year, a 14% increase from last year. Meanwhile, the Carolinas face severe flooding due to heavy rains, while southwestern France battles deadly fires, with 2,000 firefighters deployed.