In recent weeks, a mysterious fog with a distinct chemical odor has enveloped multiple U.S. states, causing health concerns among residents and fueling bioweapon theories, especially following numerous drone sightings in the affected areas.

The fog has been observed in various states, including California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Concerned citizens have shared videos and reports on social media.

In a viral TikTok video posted last year, David Bamber from St. Petersburg, Florida, wrote the fog “tastes and smells like after setting off a lot of fireworks. That sulfur smell.”

“It’s crazy foggy right now, but that’s not the weird part. Number one, it’s weird because, as it gets later in the day, fog should lighten and dissipate—and it’s really not. But the weirdest part is the taste and smell,” Bamber said in the video, which amassed 3 million views.

“It smells like after you set off a bunch of fireworks, and the taste of the air is… I mean, the only word I can think of is toxic. It’s super weird. I’m going for my walk, and it’s worrying me a little bit… That’s weird. Yeah, it smells not right. I’m 41. I’ve been through fog. This is something different,” he added.

In a separate video, Bamber said, “It smells like chemicals going down my throat when I breathe.”

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Residents also have reported experiencing flu-like symptoms after brief exposure to the fog.

One Florida individual recounted sneezing, eye swelling, fever, and stomach cramps after being outside in the fog for just 10 minutes in an interview with Daily Mail.

“Within about and hour, I kept sneezing over and over for about three hours, and my eyes were really puffy,” she said. “I got very warm and I felt like I had a fever, and my stomach was cramping.”

Here’s another video in Florida:

Does this look like fog to you here in Florida? What do you think? pic.twitter.com/oj732etBpa

— Erin Elizabeth Health Nut News (@unhealthytruth) December 30, 2024

A woman in Kansas told the Daily Mail that “massive amounts of chemtrails” over the area last week, which were followed by a dense fog.

The situation has led to a resurgence of theories reminiscent of “Operation Sea-Spray,” a 1950 biological warfare experiment by the U.S. Navy that resulted in illness and one death.

More from the Daily Mail:

A thick, ‘mysterious’ fog has descended upon a wide swath of the US, sparking fears of another ‘Operation Sea Spray.’

For one week in September of 1950, the US Navy sprayed massive amounts of bacteria into the air two miles off the coast of San Francisco, California.

The aim of this secret biological warfare experiment was to learn how vulnerable large US cities like San Francisco would be to a biowarfare attack by terrorists.

The bacteria used were Serratia marcescens, which can cause respiratory issues and meningitis, and Bacillus atrophaeus that can be lethal immunocompromised individuals.  At the time, the Navy believed these bacteria were harmless to humans.

But when Bay Area residents began rushing to the hospital, it became clear that was not the case.

After inhaling thousands of bacterial spores, 11 people checked into Stanford Hospital near San Francisco with very rare, serious urinary tract infections that doctors ultimately determined were caused by the experiment.

One patient, a man named Edward Nevin who was recovering from prostate surgery at the time, died.

Experts, however, offer natural explanations for the phenomenon.

Fog itself is composed of tiny water droplets and is typically odorless. However, it can absorb pollutants and odors present in the surrounding air, leading to noticeable smells.

“When fog forms, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and other polluting gases are taken up or ‘scavenged’ by fog water droplets,” explained Rudolf Husar, an atmospheric scientist at Washington University, in an article for NASA Earth Observatory.

If you encounter fog with an unusual smell, it’s advisable to limit exposure, especially if you experience any discomfort or health symptoms.

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The draft is three weeks away now. GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson have pieced together an off-season that is earning widespread praise across the league. The question is whether they can stick the landing with their 1st round pick in the draft. Current projections have the top three picks likely being a mix of Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter. After that, it gets tricky. People in Chicago want to know where running back Ashton Jeanty will end once the dust settles.

Widespread belief has been that the Las Vegas Raiders are the heavy favorites to take him at 6th overall, with New Orleans at #9 also being a possibility. It makes sense. Las Vegas’ best option right now is a 33-year-old Raheem Mostert. New Orleans knows Alvin Kamara turns 30 in July. Both teams need to think about the future at that position. Both have head coaches who like to run the ball. One thing is clear. A source told SM that those around the league believe one thing is certain.

“He likely won’t get passed Chicago if he falls that far.”

Ashton Jeanty is a strong probability for the Bears.

Whispers from Halas Hall indicate they love the Boise State star. It isn’t hard to see why. He nearly broke Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record in 2024, nearly winning the Heisman in the process. The guy carried his team to the college football playoffs. He’s built like a brick house with power, speed, contact balance, and vision. There aren’t any truly glaring weaknesses in his game. He’s earned comparisons to the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson and Marshawn Lynch. The Bears haven’t had a back of that caliber since Matt Forte.

Try to imagine what this offense could look like with Ashton Jeanty, Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Cole Kmet all as options for quarterback Caleb Williams. Throw all of it into Johnson’s offense, and you can understand why some people around the league aren’t wild about the idea. They are quietly hoping Jeanty goes somewhere else. One thing is certain. If he gets past the Raiders, the noise will get loud in a hurry. It would mark the first time in 20 years the Bears have taken a running back in the 1st round.