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Canadian wildfire smoke causes hazardous air quality and disruptions in New York
CanadaUnited States
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the Northeast, contributing to among the world’s worst air pollution levels in New York City. New York schools and restaurants have closed, and the FAA has delayed flights into LaGuardia Airport.
SO WHAT?
The smoke poses a significant public-health risk and is disrupting schools, businesses and air travel across the region.
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Reports behind this event
digbycourier.caen
Latest air quality index: Canadian wildfire smoke trails as New York schools and restaurants close
Aug 19, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
northernpen.caen
New York City's air pollution is among the worst in the world as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Northeast
Aug 19, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
northernpen.caen
FAA delays flights into New York's LaGuardia Airport as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads
Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC