Desolation of smog: Track wildfire smoke fallout in real time across the US
David Zimmermann
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High levels of air pollution caused by over 400 wildfires in Canada continue to blanket the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Traveling south from Canada, the smoke has covered more than half the United States with a layer of smoke, putting roughly 90 million people under air quality alerts. The low air quality affected major American cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Detroit, and Jersey City.
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Washington rested at an AQI of 158, which is considered “unhealthy.”
In other areas with air pollution, officials advised the public to stay indoors and wear masks when outside due to the unhealthy air quality.