"Wildfire Smoke Chokes Tri-State Area: Residents Bracing for Another Air Quality Alert. A dense layer of smoke from Canadian wildfires is set to blanket the Tri-State Area on Thursday, prompting authorities to issue another air quality alert. The alert, which affects a large portion of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, warns residents of potentially hazardous air conditions that can exacerbate respiratory issues and other health problems. As the region struggles to recover from the previous air quality alert, residents are advised to take precautions to minimize their exposure to the smoky air, including staying indoors and avoiding strenuous activities."
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under another air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.