'Like smoking cigarettes all day': Chicago chokes in wildfire smoke-heavy air
Summary
Smoke from large wildfires in Canada has caused poor air quality in some U.S. cities, including Chicago and New York. Officials in both countries advise people to stay indoors and wear masks to protect their health.Key Facts
- About 5.9 million acres have burned in Canadian wildfires this season.
- Smoke from these fires has traveled south into the United States.
- Cities like Chicago and New York are experiencing heavy smoke in the air.
- The smoke has made air quality dangerous and similar to the effects of smoking cigarettes all day.
- Officials recommend staying indoors when possible.
- Wearing masks is suggested to reduce breathing in harmful smoke particles.
- The wildfire smoke also affects areas in Canada, lowering air quality there as well.
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