Air quality alerts continue
Stay informed and stay safe as air quality alerts continue across the United States. Toxic air from Canadian wildfires is causing health concerns and disrupting daily life. New York City has the worst air quality index in the world at 484. Officials are distributing one million masks and advising residents to stay indoors. Conditions are expected to persist until the weekend, with cities like Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh bracing for potentially worsening conditions. Those with underlying pulmonary issues are at the greatest risk. Stay updated on this pressing issue.