Canada wildfires make NYC's air quality worst since 1960s, officials say; Games postponed, parks and libraries impacted

All recreational activities at New York City Parks were canceled due to the smoke. New York Public Libraries closed early at 3:30 p.m. due to the smoke. "Air quality conditions are anticipated to temporarily improve later tonight through tomorrow morning, but they are expected to deteriorate further tomorrow afternoon and evening," Adams said."While this may be the first time we've experienced something like this on this magnitude, let's be clear: It's not the last.

"The air quality significantly diminished, rapidly deteriorated late yesterday," Iscol said."We expect this to be a multiple day event, so we expect that that advisory will remain in place the next few days." All NYC Public Schools will be canceling all outdoor activities today.Iscol said that fire season in Canada, which has 9% of the world's forests, has started early this year.

"The intensity, as well as the number of fires, is far higher than usual. Usually it peaks in July, so this is something that we can continue to see possibly over the next few months," Iscol said. Authorities said thus far there has been no noticeable uptick in emergency room visits in New York City as a result of the poor air quality.

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