Wildfires in Canada affect air quality in U.S. Cities

14 active fires are scorching parts of Nova Scotia, Canada and its largest city Halifax is under siege with more than 16,000 residents being evacuated. The smoke and haze are now impacting the air quality of major U.S. cities across the Northeast. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has more details.

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Halifax, Canada’s largest city is in a state of emergency with over 16,000 people being evacuated. Smoke and haze is now affecting the air quality in major U.S. Cities across the Northeast. Anne Thompson from NBC News has more information. May 31, 2023

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