NEW YORK (WABC) -- All of New York State, including New York City, and parts of New Jersey are under an Air Quality Advisory due to the smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada.
The Tri-State is seeing visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.
Fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke can cause shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness, or fatigue, and can aggravate heart and lung diseases and other chronic health issues.
Experts suggest reducing or eliminating outdoor activities, wearing an N95 mask if you have to be outside and keeping your indoor air cleaner by closing windows and running an air purifier or air conditioner.
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Masks are available at all NYPD precincts, select FDNY firehouses, all Brooklyn and Queens public library locations, select NYPL branches and transit hubs.
Click here for the city's mask distribution map.
The City of Newark is distributing free masks as the Air Quality Index is expected to reach 200 on Thursday.
Due to the poor air quality, all City of Newark outdoor pools will be closed until air quality conditions improve.
Masks are available at the following locations while supplies last at the following locations:
The unhealthy air conditions are forcing summer youth camps across New Jersey to alter their schedules.
Some camps have scrapped outdoor activities altogether and others are sending kids home early.
Anthony Johnson is in Woodland Park with more:
New York City officials are warning residents to limit their time outdoors and they are also handing out free KN95 masks at locations across the city.
Lindsay Tuchman has more:
