Jun 08, 2023, 12:59 PM EDT
NYC schools will be remote on Friday
Learning will be remote on Friday for New York City public schools.
Wildfire smoke and air quality updates: Northeast flights disrupted
Air quality alerts have been issued for states across the Northeast.
Last Updated: June 9, 2023, 2:56 PM EDT
Hazy and dangerous fumes from ongoing wildfires in Canada have engulfed the skies over much of the East Coast, prompting serious air quality alerts in over a dozen states.
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.
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Here's how the news developed. All times Eastern.
Jun 08, 2023, 12:46 PM EDT
What you need to know about the dangers of inhaling wildfire smoke
Air quality is measured by the Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality index (AQI), which ranges from 0 to 500. A higher level indicates a greater level of pollution and health concern.
Levels under 100 are generally considered safe.
Totals were over 400 in New York City on Wednesday.
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Jun 08, 2023, 12:19 PM EDT
White House postpones Pride event
The White House has postponed the Pride celebration set to take place on the South Lawn on Thursday due to the unhealthy air quality.
The largest-ever White House Pride celebration will now take place on Saturday afternoon.
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Jun 08, 2023, 11:34 AM EDT
Nationals game in DC postponed
Thursday's MLB game in Washington, D.C., between the Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks has been postponed due to the air quality.
The makeup game will be held on June 22.
