How smoke from the Canada wildfires impacted Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Delaware News Journal
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Agencies from several states along the East Coast including Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey issued air quality alerts due to smoke attributed to multiple wildfires in Canada.

Canada has recorded about 2,200 wildfires so far this year, according to Canadian officials. More than 8 million acres have burned, including about 500,000 acres in Quebec.

Evening commuters travel on Broad Street past a hazy City Hall, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks.
Evening commuters travel on Broad Street past a hazy City Hall, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks.

Read our coverage on how the wildfires have impacted our area:

Impact of Canada wildfire smoke on Delaware and how it compares with other wildfires

A view of empty Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia shows smoke from Canadian wildfires after a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers on June 6.
A view of empty Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia shows smoke from Canadian wildfires after a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers on June 6.

Weather history: Impact of Canada wildfire smoke on Delaware and how it compares with other wildfires

What does hazardous air quality mean? How Canada wildfire smoke is impacting DE, PA, NJ

A person walks dogs as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York City on June 7, 2023. An orange-tinged smog caused by Canada's wildfires shrouded New York on Wednesday, obscuring its famous skyscrapers and causing residents to don face masks, as cities along the US East Coast issued air quality alerts. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: AFP_33HH4NC.jpg

What does hazardous air quality mean? How Canada wildfire smoke is impacting DE, PA, NJ

How long is the wildfire smoke going to last? See forecast for Delaware, New Jersey & PA

A look at the early morning sun as the air quality index continues to rise throughout the East Coast on Thursday, June 8, 2023/
A look at the early morning sun as the air quality index continues to rise throughout the East Coast on Thursday, June 8, 2023/

How long will wildfire smoke last: See forecast for Delaware, New Jersey & PA

Traveling Canadian wildfire smoke shows Delaware can't hide from climate crisis reality

Wilmington's skyline is obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires late Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2023.
Wilmington's skyline is obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires late Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2023.

Climate change: Traveling Canadian wildfire smoke shows Delaware can't hide from climate crisis reality

When will air quality get better? Smoke from Canadian wildfire to linger in Delaware, PA & NJ

The sun in a hazy sky caused by Canadian wildfires at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Monticello, N.Y.
The sun in a hazy sky caused by Canadian wildfires at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Monticello, N.Y.

When will air quality get better?: Smoke from Canadian wildfire to linger in Delaware, PA & NJ

Where is the smoke coming from? Blame Wednesday's poor air quality on Canadian wildfires

Cody Cogar, of Smyrna, who commutes to Newark for work, said he can usually "clearly" see the Wilmington city skyline, Port of Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge, Roth and St. Georges bridges. But on Wednesday, he could "barely see 2-3 miles," he posted on Reddit.
Cody Cogar, of Smyrna, who commutes to Newark for work, said he can usually "clearly" see the Wilmington city skyline, Port of Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge, Roth and St. Georges bridges. But on Wednesday, he could "barely see 2-3 miles," he posted on Reddit.

Where is the smoke coming from?: Blame Wednesday's poor air quality on Canadian wildfires

Why is the sun red today? Wildfire smoke from Canada causes air quality alert for Northeast

Haze from smoke from Canadian wildfires are spreading back into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Haze from smoke from Canadian wildfires are spreading back into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Why is the sun red today?: Wildfire smoke from Canada causes air quality alert for Northeast

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