Wildfire smoke blankets upper Midwest, forecast to head east
In Minnesota's Twin Cities, the AQI was the worst it had been since the state began keeping records in 1980.
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In Minnesota's Twin Cities, the AQI was the worst it had been since the state began keeping records in 1980.
Despite a recent slower burn, Chris Stockdale of the Canadian Forest Service says the fires are far from out.
Forecasters and heath officials have warned that U.S. air quality may plummet repeatedly in the coming months, as Canada's wildfire season continues.
Some help from the Tri-State Area is heading to Canada as the country works to get the wildfires under control.
CBS2's Dana Tyler and John Elliott have the latest on the smoke from Canada's wildfires, including an explanation of AQI - or Air Quality Index - and what the readings have shown.
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Dr. McGreevy, an emergency medicine physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu about the impact the air quality could have on our health.
The city recorded the worst air quality index levels in the world on Wednesday, and still remains at risk. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
Residents are urged to stay inside or wear a mask, as conditions will likely intensify again later Thursday. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest from the governor.
The governor said the haze and smoke are expected to dissipate slightly during the day before they become more intense again tonight.
With air quality alerts still in effect, we hear from New York State's acting health commissioner for the latest advice.
Health officials urge people to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors while the smoky, hazy conditions linger.
Gov. Phi Murphy said his team is "vigilantly" monitoring the wildfires and the impact here at home.
CBS2's Dana Tyler, Alice Gainer and Vanessa Murdock have the latest on the air quality alert prompted by smoke by Canadian wildfires blanketing our area.
CBS2's Dana Tyler and Vanessa Murdock have the latest on the air quality alert prompted by smoke by Canadian wildfires blanketing our area.
State health officials spoke out about the smoke from Canadian wildfires that's blanketing New York City and surrounding areas.
Dr. Michael Niederman, a pulmonologist with New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, spoke to CBS2's Doug Williams about the health risks related to the smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketing New York City.
New Yorkers woke up to another smoky, hazy morning Wednesday, as air quality alerts are in effect from the Canadian wildfires.
"We can see it, we can smell it, and we felt it. It was alarming and concerning," Adams said. "It really sent shockwaves throughout the entire city and this region."
The smoky haze continues from the Canadian wildfires. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on the impact to our area.
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