Tens of millions of people in North America are experiencing dangerous air quality levels as intense wildfires burn across Canada.

Smoke blanketed large areas of Ontario and Quebec, while an orange haze hung over much of the north-eastern US throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Toronto and New York briefly ranked among the metro areas with the worst air quality in the world overnight.

Much of the smoke is coming from Quebec, where 160 fires are burning.

Canadian officials say the country is shaping up for its worst wildfire season on record.

Experts have pointed to a warmer and drier spring than normal as the reason behind the trend. These conditions are projected to continue throughout the summer.

 

Sort of like here in Chiang Mai... for 2-3 months EVERY YEAR.

2 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Sort of like here in Chiang Mai... for 2-3 months EVERY YEAR.

Yeah, I saw this story on CNN this morning and the people of NYC were freaking out.  It's like the end of the world.  People told to stay indoors.  Yankees games getting cancelled.  Schools eliminating all outdoor activities.  Everyone should wear a mask.  "NYC has the worst air in the world right now!"  Heck, in Chiang Mai, we've been number 1 in the world a bunch of times....555

Lets all see if they are wearing masks again. Their burn off will only last days unlike ours that last months.

At least the hosts at Fox News are addressing the situation rationally:

 

Fox Hosts Slam Advice Over Dangerous Wildfire Smoke

Despite New York City having the worst air quality on Earth on Tuesday night and with conditions expected to worsen into Thursday due to smoke from the Quebec wildfires, Fox News hosts on Wednesday criticized those who have suggested that masks be worn and wondered if those affected by the pollution are “snowflakes.”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-hosts-slam-advice-over-dangerous-wildfire-smoke

 

Kidding.