PHOTOS: Toronto to Washington, DC, blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires
Areas from Toronto to New York and Washington are covered in a haze as forecasters warn of more smoke to come from Canadian wildfires. Millions of people in the Midwest and Northeast, from Toronto and New York City to Washington, D.C., faced smoky air throughout the day Tuesday and Wednesday. MORE: Wildfire smoke map: Which US cities, states are being impacted by Canadian wildfires As wildfire smoke from Canada swept south, the New York skyline was barely visible for most of the day, and the smell of the smoke was strong as commuters hit the evening rush. MORE: Smoke from Canadian wildfires could impact the health of millions in the US Fueled by record heat and dry conditions, wildfire s burning in Quebec are impacting millions of people as far south as North Carolina. In Toronto, thick smoke turned the setting sun red, and made views of the city from the CN tower almost invisible. Air quality alerts were issued as the thick haze made breathing difficult and turned skies over much ...