Report: Canadian wildfire smoke costs the state $4 billion

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new report shows Canadian wildfire smoke in July cost the state billions of dollars, and now the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) is calling on the state legislature for help. WATCH: Report: Canadian wildfire smoke costs the state $4 billionReport: Canadian wildfire smoke costs the state $4 billionThe report from the Anderson Economic group claims Michigan lost $4 billion in earnings across industries from the fires in 2026 alone. We hear about the smoke," Lorenz said. MRLA is asking lawmakers for an additional $3 million for the Pure Michigan campaign to help offset the losses. They won't see us as that pristine, pure Michigan that we truly are.