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VIDEO LIVE SHOWS SECTIONS U.S. POLITICS INTERNATIONAL CORONAVIRUS JAN. 6 RIOT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY LIFESTYLE HEALTH VIRTUAL REALITY WEATHER TIPS SPORTS FIVETHIRTYEIGHT ✕ Close the sidebar LIVE UPDATES CANADIAN WILDFIRE SMOKE LIVE UPDATES: WORST AIR QUALITY YET MAY BE HEADED TO NEW YORK CITY Tuesday brought the worst air quality to New York City since the 1960s. By Ivan Pereira , Teddy Grant and Emily Shapiro June 7, 2023, 1:06 PM ET Millions of Americans experience dangerous air quality from Canada wildfiresThirteen states are under alert as the smoke travels across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic with New York City and Detroit experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world.ABCNews.com Hazy and dangerous fumes from ongoing wildfires in Canada have engulfed the skies over much of the Northeast, prompting serious air quality alerts in at least 13 states. MORE: Wildfire smoke map: Which US cities, states are being impacted by Canadian wildfires Canadian officials said firefighters are scrambling to put out the blazes. So far this wildfire season, Canada has seen more than 8.7 million acres burned -- an area larger than the state of Vermont. LATEST HEADLINES: * FAA slows NYC air traffic due to low visibility * Worst air quality yet may be headed to NYC * NYC, DC public schools cancel all outdoor activities * NYC mayor says air quality expected to 'deteriorate further' Wednesday Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 Jun 07, 1:06 PM EDT FAA SLOWS NYC AIR TRAFFIC DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY Due to low visibility, the Federal Aviation Administration has slowed flight traffic in and out of New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City's LaGuardia Airport. A ground stop is in effect at LaGuardia, meaning some flights are being held at their origin airport to ease congestion. The average delay at Newark is about 84 minutes. A seagull flies before the lower Manhattan skyline during heavy smog in New York, June 6, 2023.Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images -ABC News' Sam Sweeney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jun 07, 11:32 AM EDT WORST AIR QUALITY YET MAY BE HEADED TO NYC The worst air in the U.S. Wednesday morning is in upstate New York from Syracuse to Binghamton, where the air quality has reached the worst level -- "hazardous." That air will move toward New York City and Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Tuesday brought the worst air quality to New York City since the 1960s, officials said, with New York City Mayor Eric Adams calling it an "unprecedented event." The mayor urged New Yorkers to avoid going outside if they can. Smoke continues to shroud the sun as it rises behind the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City, June 7, 2023, as seen from Jersey City, NJ.Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Adams warned Wednesday, "Air quality conditions are anticipated to temporarily improve later tonight through tomorrow morning, but they are expected to deteriorate further tomorrow afternoon and evening." NYC mayor says air quality expected to 'deteriorate further'Hazy and dangerous fumes from ongoing Canadian wildfires have engulfed the skies over most of the Northeast coast.ABCNews.com -ABC News' Max Golembo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jun 07, 10:19 AM EDT POOR AIR QUALITY WILL LAST INTO WEEKEND FOR TORONTO In Toronto, the poor air quality will last into the weekend, officials warned Wednesday. "Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour," officials said in a "Special Air Quality Statement." "Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke." A smokey Toronto skyline is seen with a blanket of smoke from the CN Tower as wildfires in Ontario and Quebec continue to burn, in Toronto, June 6, 2023.Carlos Osorio/Reuters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jun 07, 9:32 AM EDT NYC, DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANCEL ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Washington, D.C., public schools have canceled all outdoor activities, including athletic games, for Wednesday due to the poor air quality. A "Code RED Air Quality Alert" has been issued for the nation's capital. Hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires blanket the monuments and skyline of Washington, DC, June 7, 2023 as seen from Arlington, Virginia.Win Mcnamee/Getty Images Hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires blanket the monuments and skyline of Washington, DC, June 7, 2023 as seen from Arlington, Virginia.Win Mcnamee/Getty Images New York City public schools also canceled outdoor activities. "We urge everyone to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors," NYC Public Schools tweeted. The Statue of Liberty stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires, June 06, 2023 in New York City.Spencer Platt/Getty Images Canada geese are pictured along the Hudson River shortly after sunrise, as haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada hang over the Manhattan skyline, in New York City, June 7, 2023.Mike Segar/Reuters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Next * Last -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABC News Network Privacy Policy Your US State Privacy Rights Children's Online Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads About Nielsen Measurement Terms of Use Do Not Sell My Info Contact Us Copyright © 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved.