Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=o7J8fhYSOr4 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Canadian wildfire smoke descends on parts of US, including New York City [SQJ964uLbeT] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT More than 830 wildfires were burning in Canada, along with more than a dozen in northern Minnesota, forcing mandatory evacuations and spreading unhealthy smoke down to the Lower 48. A cloudy orange haze was seen blanketing the spires of buildings that make up New York City's iconic skyline on Wednesday, with poor air quality expected to continue through Thursday. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: 4VYX0Z589Ns eloaGzu7Y2A yKdhqCWF9bJ 2yAzTOzG0U0 xbqEZ6oclPV nVmH1DNSu3F ZrqVsMEABq7 KUUpInqszQ8
More than 830 wildfires were burning in Canada, along with more than a dozen in northern Minnesota, forcing mandatory evacuations and spreading unhealthy smoke down to the Lower 48. A cloudy orange haze was seen blanketing the spires of buildings that make up New York City's iconic skyline on Wednesday, with poor air quality expected to continue through Thursday. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: 4VYX0Z589Ns eloaGzu7Y2A yKdhqCWF9bJ 2yAzTOzG0U0 xbqEZ6oclPV nVmH1DNSu3F ZrqVsMEABq7 KUUpInqszQ8