Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing America's capital city in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray, and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing America's capital city in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray, and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. and sending plumes of smoke into the U.S.
As a haze stretches over the East Coast and the Great Lakes, health authorities have raised the alarm about poor air quality.Here’s how you can protect your health from the smoky haze.The small particles in wildfire smoke can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, and can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe. It’s important to limit outdoor activities as much as possible to avoid breathing in these particles, health agencies say.