Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air-quality alert across NYC and parts of New Jersey
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An air-quality advisory is in effect for New York State (including New York City) and parts of New Jersey due to smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires, with very heavy smoke possible by sunset. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, wear an N95 mask if outside, and keep indoor air clean with air purifiers or air conditioning; free KN95 masks are available at select public libraries and some firehouses as a precaution against smoke-related health issues.
- NYC Air Quality Advisory in effect for New York City due to Canadian wildfire smoke ABC7 New York
- Wildfire smoke from Canada will soon spread across the Midwest and East The Washington Post
- Why is the sky yellow? It's wildfire smoke again. USA Today
- The sky looks ominous. How long will it last? The Boston Globe
- Photos: Canadian wildfire smoke rolls into Western New York WIVB News 4
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