Republican lawmakers in Michigan are blaming the Canadian government for the state's poor air quality, claiming that authorities north of the border have failed to control the wildfires pouring smoke into skies across the continent.

"Instead of enjoying family vacations at Michigan's beautiful lakes and campgrounds, for the third summer in a row, Michiganders are forced to breathe hazardous air as a result of Canada's failure to prevent and control wildfires," the seven members of Congress said in a joint statement Wednesday.

"This recurring crisis is putting public health at risk," the U.S. House members said. "We are calling on the Canadian government to take immediate and decisive action to contain these fires and prevent future wildfires."

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