Smoke from wildfires in Canada is also causing air quality problems in the northeastern United States. For example, there is an orange glow above the metropolis of New York, where the air is now one of the most polluted in the world, according to American media.
In New York, high-risk groups have been asked by local authorities to wear face masks outdoors. Council is also advising people to stay indoors if possible as a precaution to protect the health of residents. New York schools have stopped their outdoor activities.
The smoke spread from Canada over a large area in the northeastern United States. Alarms are in place in several states due to poor air quality. The US may be affected by heavy smoking for some time to come.
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Millions of acres
Canada is struggling with one of the worst wildfire seasons the country has ever experienced. So far this year, nearly 9 million hectares of forest have gone to ash. The eastern province of Quebec was hardest hit. Nearly half a million hectares have burned down there. Air quality has also deteriorated significantly in parts of Canada.
Source: BNR
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