Smoke from Canada’s ongoing wildfires is once again drifting into New York, reducing air quality across much of the state.
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Air quality advisory issued for much of New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory from midnight Wednesday through midnight Thursday for much of western, central and parts of eastern New York as smoke is expected to push fine-particle pollution to unhealthy levels.
Why wildfire smoke is a health concern
Fine-particle pollution, known as PM2.5, consists of microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream. Exposure can worsen asthma, heart disease and other respiratory conditions, particularly among children, older adults and people with underlying health issues.
How to protect yourself
Health officials recommend:
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NY wildfire smoke map: Track Canada’s fires and current air quality
Reporting by New York Connect Team, USA Today Network / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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