Smoke haze spreads across the US, where millions remain on alert

Smoke haze continues to spread across northeastern USAwhere millions of citizens remain on alert for the risk of inhaling potentially harmful air from the hundreds of forest fires that are taking place in Canada.

After the unusual images published on Wednesday of iconic buildings such as the empire state building surrounded by a cloud of orange smoke, the Capitol American in Washington woke up this Thursday plunged into the cloud of smoke.

MORE INFORMATION | DeSantis visits the Arizona border and announces a coalition against undocumented migrants

The authorities have urged the population to limit the time they spend outdoors and to wear masks to avoid inhaling smoke that could contain polluting particles.

Through social networks, the National Metereological Service explained this Thursday what to do if a poor air quality alert is issued: “Stay inside, stay informed, minimize the use of gasoline-powered vehicles and other machinery, and do not burn debris or other items”he pointed.

All this is a consequence of the dense smoke coming from more than 430 active forest fires that devastate Canada and several areas of northeast USA.

According to forecasts, the air, which has pushed the smoke towards the south of the country, may take several days to clear in an area where approximately 75 million people live.

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED | US authorities launch investigation into plane crash near Washington

Some public services have been cancelled. For example, public schools in Yonkers, New York, are closed Thursday, and schools in New York, Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC have canceled outdoor activities.

In Washingtonthis morning the air quality index exceeded 310 and reached level 6 or “dangerous”according to him Air Quality Index (AQI).

Air quality in New York began to improve slightly Thursday morning, though still at a “very unhealthy” level 5 out of 6.

Philadelphia, Harrisburg, in Pennsylvania, and Washington DC are now the areas most affected by smoke that also affects large cities such as Baltimore, Newark, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati or Indianapolis.

There are more than 400 active forest fires in Canada and the authorities have warned that this year will be one of the worst in the country’s history.

CHECK HERE | Pence kicks off his campaign for the Republican primary with a direct affront to Trump

Source: Elcomercio

jack

I am Jack Morton and I work in 24 News Recorder. I mostly cover world news and I have also authored 24 news recorder. I find this work highly interesting and it allows me to keep up with current events happening around the world.