It's not just an eyesore. The smoke is made up of tiny particles.
As CBS 2's Marybel González reported, the smoke was still lingering in the air Tuesday night. As of 10 p.m., Chicago retained the distinction of having the world's worst air quality, with an air quality index of 175. Detroit came in second with 171, according to The city said it is reaching out to Chicagoans via robocalls to warn them of the dangers the"This is what would call an extreme," said Rich Guidice, chief of staff for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
"They lead to inflammation there locally, and then cause damage to the tissues; cause an increase in inflammatory cells to be brought to that area," Kimmig said."The risk of strokes and heart attacks is also increased during times of increased poor air quality."
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