5 ways to protect yourself (and your home) from wildfire smoke right now

Smoky haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes the visibility of the Empire State Building on June 7, 2023 in New York City. New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the fires continues to blanket the East Coast.

Following the recent wildfires in Canada and Minnesota, much of North America has been battling the surge of wildfire smoke. And with air quality alerts active in over 20 states, local leaders are urging many households to stay indoors.

Not to mention that it’s coupled with extreme weather — many places are seeing temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s.