© 2026 WCBE 90.5 FM

WCBE is a broadcast service of Columbus City Schools.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
WCBE is working diligently to restore streaming to third party streaming apps - thank you for your patience!

Wildfire smoke continues to spread across parts of the U.S.

NPR | By Ava Berger
Published July 17, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT

Dozens of U.S. cities are dealing with poor air quality, as wildfires smoke turns skies hazy and orange. Conditions won't improve until the weekend, prompting officials to urge people to stay indoors.

Copyright 2026 NPR
Ava Berger