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Air quality alert in effect for New Jersey because of Canadian wildfire smoke

Doctors say kids, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions should try to limit outdoor activities while the air quality alert is in effect today.

Lauren Due

Jul 16, 2026, 5:25 AM

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The air quality in parts of New Jersey is reaching unhealthy levels as wildfire smoke from Canada moves into the state.

A viral video out of Ontario shows a train crew surrounded by flames; they safely evacuated.

Winds are carrying smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada into the northern United States.

There was a noticeable haze in the sky yesterday, making it look yellow or milky.

But the sky did not have the orange tint it did in 2023, when wildfires burning uncontrollably in Canada also affected the region.

Doctors say kids, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions should try to limit outdoor activities while the air quality alert is in effect today.

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