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NYC Air Quality Advisory in effect for New York and NJ due to Canadian wildfire smoke
ABC7 New York • • general
Key Points:
- New York State, including New York City, and parts of New Jersey are under an Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada, with heavy smoke expected to reach the East Coast by Wednesday evening.
- The smoke may cause visible haze and increased fine particle pollution, which can lead to respiratory issues such as shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness, and aggravation of heart and lung conditions.
- Health experts recommend limiting outdoor activities, wearing N95 masks when outside, and improving indoor air quality by keeping windows closed and using air purifiers or air conditioners.
- Free KN95 masks are available at select public libraries across New York City and certain firehouses, as officials urge residents to stay in cool, air-conditioned spaces amid concurrent extreme heat conditions.
- Current smoke conditions are expected to be less severe than those experienced in June 2023, according to NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin.
