Canadian wildfire smoke returns to NYC, Tri-State: Air quality alerts and live updates
New York State and parts of New Jersey are under air quality advisories due to smoke drifting from over 100 wildfires in Canada. Officials are urging residents to limit outdoor activities as pollution levels reach the unhealthy range.
Why it matters
The recurring issue of wildfire smoke highlights the ongoing impact of climate change on regional air quality and public health in North America.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- All of New York State, including New York City, and parts of New Jersey are under an Air Quality Advisory due to the smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada.
The Tri-State will see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.
Fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke can cause shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness, or fatigue, and can aggravate heart and lung diseases and other chronic health issues.
Experts suggest reducing or eliminating outdoor activities, wearing an N95 mask if you have to be outside and keeping your indoor air cleaner by closing windows and running an air purifier or air conditioner.
Woodland Park summer camp dismissing early due to wildfire smoke, Code Red air alert A summer camp in Woodland Park is sending campers home early Thursday because of unhealthy air quality caused by wildfire smoke.
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