High levels of air pollution caused by over 400 wildfires in Canada continue to blanket the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
High levels of air pollution caused by over 400 wildfires in Canada continue to blanket the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
Traveling south from Canada, the smoke made its way to at least eight states on Wednesday. The low air quality affected major American cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Detroit, Jersey City, and New Haven.
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Washington rested at an AQI of 158, which is considered “unhealthy,” around the same time.
In other areas with air pollution, officials advised the public to stay indoors and wear masks when outside due to the unhealthy air quality.
