Firefighters across the tri-state are responding to at least half a dozen fires responsible for filling the skies with smoke and worsening air quality. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports.
There's a bit of good news for our air quality after millions woke up Saturday morning surprised to find a troubling amount of smoke in the air around the New York City metro area.
A health advisory was in place through the end of Sunday for people in and around New York City following worsening air quality conditions thanks to growing wildfires in New Jersey and New York. At it's worst, many in the city experienced "very unhealthy" levels of air quality around dinnertime on Saturday.
As of Sunday afternoon, only patches of northern and southern New Jersey were still reporting "moderate" air quality levels. In those cases, members of sensitive groups are advised to lessen or limit outdoor activities.
New York City, meanwhile, was reporting "good" levels -- a significant improve from only 12 hours earlier. New Yorkers can track the latest AQI forecast here.
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[Key Messages] Another dry day with an elevated risk of wildfire spread if ignition occurs, especially across southeast NY, but more so CT where Red Flag Warnings continues. Air Quality Alert in effect for LoHUD and NYC metro until midnight. Widespread 1/4-1/2" of rain tonight. pic.twitter.com/Rc65Zb58s6
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) November 10, 2024
At least six wildfires were actively burning across New Jersey through the weekend as gusty winds, dry brush and low humidity provide fueling conditions for fire activity.
The newest wildfire in New Jersey is the "Cannonball 3 Wildfire" burning in Pompton Lakes in Passaic County. The fire is 100 acres and zero-percent contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
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Rain is in the forecast for Sunday with more expected on Thursday.
