Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, affecting air quality far beyond the fire itself. Much of the health concern comes from fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can penetrate deep into the lungs and make outdoor—and sometimes indoor—air unhealthy. This guide explains how wildfire smoke affects AQI, who may be most vulnerable, … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities warned Friday they would take legal action against anyone who starts an open fire, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blanketed cities and dense smoke drifted into neighboring Malaysia. The fires are concentrated on Borneo, the world’s third-largest island shared by Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Indonesia … Read more
Unprecedented wildfires continue to rage across the Northwest during a record-breaking fire season, fueled by prolonged heat, dry conditions and persistent fire weather, scorching the region and sending thick smoke across much of the US, degrading air quality in numerous states. The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of a record-breaking wildfire season, with more than one million acres already burned before … Read more
The flames are not the only thing wreaking havoc. As public awareness of the steadily increasing number of wildfires — such as the recent Dove Fire in downtown Sonora near Yosemite National Park that has forced mandatory evacuations, and the recent Ontario wildfires that prompted an Air Quality Health Advisory across the Big Apple — … Read more
World Cup fans can breathe a little easier. Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires is expected to retreat before Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with meteorologists telling The Post they predict only a light haze and little impact on the championship match. Meteorologists told The Post on Saturday that … Read more
Six Flags Great America was forced to shut down as smoke from Canada’s devastating wildfires continued to blanket parts of the US, creating unhealthy air conditions across the Chicago area. Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, closed Friday over the unhealthy air quality conditions in Chicago due to the disaster, … Read more
Strong weekend storms are expected to bring a variety of impacts to the East Coast, including thunderstorms, hail, gusty wind and possibly even a few tornadoes, causing a sense of relief from the recent heat and smoky conditions. Warm and muggy temperatures are once again plaguing portions of the East Coast, but thick Canadian wildfire smoke could … Read more
The New York metro area is still suffering from punishing haze and choking smoke from the Canadian wildfires, but experts are hopeful a change in the weather could offer some relief in time for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final. New Yorkers woke up again Friday to “unhealthy” air quality levels, triggering health alerts as the … Read more
Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Here is what you need to know about the risks of wildfire smoke. WHAT IS CONTAINED IN WILDFIRE SMOKE? More toxic than normal air … Read more
Surreal video captures wildfire smoke overtaking the Big Apple skyline on Wednesday — as officials warn New Yorkers to stay indoors due to abysmal air quality. The timelapse video from Wednesday shows blue skies turning yellow as smoke from Canadian wildfires poured down into the region. As the sun set, the Big Apple skyline turned … Read more