Canada wildfires: Millions advised to mask up due to intense smoke

BBC
Jun 08, 2023

Canada wildfires: Millions advised to mask up due to intense smoke


Millions of people in North America have been advised to wear N95 masks outdoors due to poor air quality levels sparked by intense wildfires in Canada. New York will begin distributing free masks on Thursday. Canada has said that people should wear a mask if they are unable to remain indoors. Officials warn that the dangerously smoky conditions are expected to persist into the weekend.