Poor air quality is a serious concern for Beloit residents who worry about the emissions from nearby power plants and now wildfire smoke. Just three years ago, under similar wildfire concerns, the city was named the worst for air pollution in the U.S.

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Around two dozen firefighters from the Wisconsin DNR are among around 800 firefighters working to battle blazes in northern Minnesota.

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Wisconsin could see smoky conditions on and off until the wildfires in Minnesota and Canada are out. Due to the size of the fires, it may be months before that happens.

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The Wisconsin DNR issued an air quality advisory Tuesday that runs through 11 a.m. Thursday, which could be extended.

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