US: Thick Haze From Canada Wildfires Blankets Washington, D.C..

Washington, United States - July 17, 2026 A thick haze from Canadian wildfires spread across a wide swath of the United States on Friday, July 17, causing air quality to plummet, with dangerous conditions expected to persist. The smoke settled over Washington, DC, which had mostly avoided hazardous air until that point. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@TomAce736 via Spectee”. [NOTE: 2 clips] Video Location: The Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., US Video Recording Date/Time: July 17, 2026 at 06:30h