A wildfire in New Jersey, known as the Jones Road Fire, has expanded rapidly, now over 11,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders. As the fire burns, winds are projected to shift, sending smoke towards New York City and impacting air quality. This situation mirrors a troubling event in 2023 when smoke from Canadian wildfires severely deteriorated air quality in NYC. Local emergency services are actively monitoring and coordinating responses to manage the impending air quality issues.
In 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires turned the sky apocalyptic in New York, blocking the sun in a bright-orange haze.
Forecast models show the smoke shifting north overnight Wednesday into Thursday, before pushing into New York City.
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