Manhattan shrouded in smoke from Canada wildfires - in pictures

  • Wildfire smoke from Canada has resulted in poor air quality in New York, forcing authorities to issue health warnings. AFP
    Wildfire smoke from Canada has resulted in poor air quality in New York, forcing authorities to issue health warnings. AFP
  • Haze from Canadian wildfires blankets the Statue of Liberty as seen from a Staten Island ferry. AFP
    Haze from Canadian wildfires blankets the Statue of Liberty as seen from a Staten Island ferry. AFP
  • A National Guard soldier offers face masks to commuters at Grand Central Terminal. AFP
    A National Guard soldier offers face masks to commuters at Grand Central Terminal. AFP
  • Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn is among many areas affected by wildfire smoke. AFP
    Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn is among many areas affected by wildfire smoke. AFP
  • Smoke envelops the Bronx borough of New York. Reuters
    Smoke envelops the Bronx borough of New York. Reuters
  • The New York City skyline. Reuters
    The New York City skyline. Reuters

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