Wildfires in Canada cause poor air quality and school cancellations in upstate NY.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused a haze and strong smell in the air in parts of New York, leading to cancelled activities and an air quality alert until midnight. The fires, which have burned over eight million acres in Canada, are concentrated in Quebec and Ontario and are on track for the country's worst wildfire season ever. The National Weather Service advises individuals to limit strenuous outdoor physical activity, especially those who are young or have pre-existing respiratory problems.