See it: NYC skies filled with smoke from Canada wildfires

NEW YORK — A haze of smoke has taken over New York City, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering cities of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks.

Mayor Eric Adams urged New Yorkers to stay indoors if they can and to use a mask if they must go outside. He described the situation as “unprecedented”...