The situation in New York is becoming increasingly problematic as smoke and ash billow from the gigantic fires that have been burning in the east of the country for weeks Canadanorth of the US metropolis. Air quality continues to deteriorate and is now one of the worst in the world. Schools have decided to cancel outdoor activities. The mayor of the Big Apple, eric adams, urges residents to limit the time they spend outdoors to avoid harmful smoke. The air quality index has exceeded 150Threshold indicating an unhealthy level of pollution for the most sensitive groups, such as: elderly, children and people with breathing problems. The city is enveloped in a haze of orange tones. The phenomenon also affects other parts of the country, such as Boston, and Baltimore Washington. Many citizens are again wearing masks to filter the air. Authorities advise avoiding activities like cooking and vacuuming, as these can release pollutants already present in the home. Many seek medical attention for problems such as dry eyes, coughing and hoarseness.
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At the moment it is approx 400 fires registered in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau He said hundreds of soldiers were deployed across the country to help firefighters battle the lines. “This is a terrible time for many people,” Trudeau said, recalling how many Canadians who had to be evacuated in recent days had just hours to pack before fleeing their homes. Bill BlairSecretary of Emergency Preparedness said approximately 2.7 million hectares (equivalent to approximately 5 million football fields) of forest cover in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, ontario and the Northwest Territories.