New photos capture the haze that has blanketed New York and other parts of the United States as smoke from wildfires in Canada spreads south through the country.
was in effect for several regions of New York state as of early Wednesday morning, with several areas, including the NYC Metro area and Long Island, listed as having an air quality that is “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” Other areas, including the Lower and Upper Hudson Valley areas were listed as having “moderate” air quality conditions.
Mayor Eric Adams' office issued an air quality health advisory to be in place until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, warning people with respiratory concerns, such as asthma, to reduce heavy exertion outdoors.The haze cast an eerie canopy across the downtown Manhattan skyline.The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also issued air quality alerts for parts of the state, with Gov.
"If you are in a sensitive group, consider staying indoors or limit your outside exposure," the New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionNew York City continued to rank second and Detroit fourth among major cities for the worst air quality worldwide as of around 4:30 a.m. E.T.,
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