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Canadian Wildfires Engulf US, New York City Surpasses New Delhi In Alarming Air Pollution Crisis

  • Posted on June 8, 2023
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Millions of Americans are facing air quality alerts as Canadian wildfires unleash a hazy shroud across the United States. Smoke from the fires has drifted southward since May, reaching the US East Coast and Midwest. New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut issued air quality alerts, advising residents to limit outdoor activities. Schools suspended outdoor events, and commercial flights experienced delays. To aid in the firefighting efforts, the US has deployed 600 firefighters to Canada.

 

Over 100 million people, stretching from the northeast to Chicago and Atlanta, are now under pollution warnings due to the far-reaching smoke. New York City, in particular, experienced alarming levels of pollution, surpassing even New Delhi. The air carried the scent of burning wood. Residents from Maryland to New Hampshire reported low visibility and hazy skies.

 

Smoke from the fires has drifted southward since May, reaching the US East Coast and Midwest.
Brooklyn (Image Credit: Dave Sanders The New York Times)


Delaware faced some of the worst air quality levels, with Wilmington recording an unhealthy air quality index of 199. Responding to the crisis, US President Joe Biden dispatched 600 firefighters and equipment to Canada. The devastating wildfires have already displaced over 20,000 people and consumed 3.8 million hectares of land.

 

The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the environment. Major League Baseball games and other sporting events in New York and Philadelphia were postponed. As the weekend approaches, a storm system could shift the smoke westward across the Great Lakes, exacerbating the poor air quality.

 

Millions of Americans are facing air quality alerts as Canadian wildfires unleash a hazy shroud across the United States.
Manhattan (Image Credit: Juan Arrendono for The New York Times)


In this time of adversity, the US and Canada stand in solidarity, working together to combat the fires. The resilience and support shown by firefighters from both nations demonstrate their dedication to protecting communities. As affected areas continue to battle the blazes, recovery efforts will begin once the fires are extinguished.

 

The ongoing situation serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address climate change and its consequences. Efforts to prevent and mitigate wildfires must be intensified to protect lives, homes, and the environment. With collective action, we can strive towards a future where such destructive wildfires are minimized.

 

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