Canadian wildfire smoke has plunged New York's air quality to hazardous levels, surpassing pollution in New Delhi and prompting widespread health warnings and emergency measures.
The AQI soared above 200 owing to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Jul 17, 2026
04:12 pm
What's the storyNew York City is currently grappling with an air quality crisis, as smoke from Canadian wildfires has pushed pollution levels to hazardous highs.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared above 200, classifying it as "Very Unhealthy" in all five boroughs.
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