Canadian Wildfires Cause Air Quality Concerns Across US Cities.

Wildfires in Canada have caused poor air quality conditions in the US, with hazy skies and low visibility affecting most of the Northeast and Midwest, and even as far south as the Carolinas. Air quality alerts have been issued in 17 states from Kansas to Vermont, with large cities such as New York City, Albany, and Cincinnati experiencing the lowest air quality. The smoke originated from wildfires in Quebec, where over 160 forest fires are currently active, and has affected the health of at-risk populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with lung and heart disease. Firefighters are currently unable to get the wildfires under control, and additional firefighters are traveling from France and the US to assist.