Dense smog which originated from the vast fires in his wild forests Canada continues for the third day to “cover” at least five states USA. Officials have issued warnings for much of the country, from New York to Indiana west and south to North and South Carolina. Major cities including Philadelphia, Washington and New York woke up to unhealthy toxic smog a day after New York recorded the worst air quality in decades, briefly surpassing even New Delhi. Mayor Eric Adams advised citizens to wear N-95 type masks when they are outside and avoid unnecessary movement, and advised vulnerable groups to avoid any movement.

State officials have also advised Connecticut residents to stay in their homes and, if absolutely necessary, wear protective masks. The representative of the state governor also announced that all public libraries will operate as shelters in case the situation worsens. At the same time, the atmosphere in Philadelphia and Washington DC remained “toxic” until yesterday.

Many New York City public schools remained closed yesterday, and schools in the state capital Albany canceled recess for students. The Federal Aviation Administration has called for the cancellation of all domestic flights to Newark, New Jersey airport due to poor visibility. The Smithsonian Zoo in Washington has suspended operations to protect animals and visitors.

Late last night, the White House announced that it was postponing the Pride Month event until tomorrow due to the state of emergency in Washington. The situation is expected to improve in the coming days. However, very high temperatures for this season, combined with the El Niño event, which the US National Weather Service has already begun to show in the country, leaves no room for complacency in the coming months.

Across the border, the atmosphere in Toronto remains sweltering for a second day, with government officials describing conditions as “high risk.” Although the smog that afflicts the northeastern United States is mostly caused by fires near Quebec, there are currently at least 150 active fire fronts in the country.