A wave of massive wildfires in Canada has caused Toronto to record the worst air pollution levels in the world, according to reports, with smoke spreading as far as New York City just before the World Cup final.
As of Thursday evening, reports indicate that a wave of Canadian wildfires has pushed Toronto to record the worst air pollution levels in the world, with smoke spreading to New York City just before the World Cup final. This follows earlier reports of deteriorating air quality in Toronto and Manhattan.
The Zioneer first reported on Wednesday July 15 at 20:01 Jerusalem that a large forest fire in northwestern Ontario sent a plume of smoke over Toronto, turning the sky orange and pushing the air quality index to the most dangerous level, above 10. Early Thursday morning at 03:46 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that air quality in Manhattan had deteriorated due to the drifting smoke.
The Zioneer has been tracking the impact of Canadian wildfires on North American air quality. The current reports suggest that the smoke has now reached major urban centers, with Toronto's air quality index surpassing other cities globally.
Specific air quality measurements for New York City were not immediately available, and it remains unclear whether health advisories will be issued ahead of the World Cup final.
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