Canadian wildfire smoke turns skies yellow in New York

Hazy conditions are taking their effect on upstate New York, turning skies orange and yellow from the Canadian wildfire smoke.

The smoke, combined with already high temperatures in the state this week, is creating unhealthy air quality conditions. Young children, the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions are most vulnerable to the reduced air quality, but everyone is being urged to limit their time outdoors.

To limit exposure to unhealthy air quality, people should stay indoors with windows and doors closed. Avoid heavy exertion outdoors, using fans or swamp coolers that take air from outside, all wood-burning appliances, and lighting candles and incense.