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Wildfire smoke didn’t just ruin views—it crushed Michigan’s economy, costing an estimated $4 billion as parks shut down, events canceled, and outdoor businesses suffered. Drifting from Canadian and Minnesota fires, the smoke blanketed Metro Detroit for six days with some of the planet’s worst air quality, forcing cancellations from camps to classes. Beyond lost revenue, hospitals saw more smoke-related cases and workers missed shifts. Economists warn the toll is even bigger, with more states expected to be included in the final tally—proving environmental crises hit wallets and lives in ways we often overlook.

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