"Hazy Skies Descend on the Tri-State: Canadian Wildfires Bring Air Quality Alert to New Jersey A thick layer of smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the Tri-State area, casting a hazy veil over New Jersey and prompting an air quality alert. The region's residents are bracing for a prolonged period of poor air quality as the smoke continues to drift south from the massive fires in Quebec and Ontario. As a result, people with pre-existing respiratory conditions are being advised to take extra precautions to protect their health, while others are encouraged to limit their outdoor activities. The alert is expected to remain in effect for several days, with forecasters warning that the smoke may persist until a change in weather patterns brings relief to the region."
Air quality alert for New Jersey as Canadian wildfire smoke causes hazy skies across the Tri-State CBS News
