Massive wildfires in Canada are affecting air quality in New York and the Northeast due to smoke from over 740 active fires, which have burned over 16.5 million acres. New York state is under an air quality advisory, with predicted index levels reaching unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. The Midwest has also experienced hazardous air quality from the smoke. A high-pressure system is expected to trap smoke in the region for the week, impacting several states including Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
More than 740 active wildfires have burned over 16.5 million acres across Canada, leading to an air quality advisory in New York and parts of the Northeast.
The air quality index in the metro area is expected to reach 101, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children and the elderly.
Governor Kathy Hochul is closely monitoring the air quality conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, which have impacted air quality across several states.
The forecasted high-pressure system is likely to trap smoke over the East Coast for most of the week, affecting regions like New York and Pennsylvania.
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