Unhealthy Air Returns: Air Quality Alerts Issued for Syracuse, Michigan, Evanston, and New York

An air quality alert has been issued for the Syracuse area in Upstate New York due to smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the region. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has warned of high levels of fine particulates, which can be harmful to health. The Department of Health advises individuals, especially children and those with respiratory problems, to limit strenuous outdoor activity. The smoky haze is a result of ongoing wildfires in western Canada.