Air Quality Alert Issued for NYC as New Jersey Wildfire Continues to Burn

Air Quality Alert Issued for NYC as New Jersey Wildfire Continues to Burn
Smoke fills the air from a wildfire in Ocean County, N.J., on April 24, 2025. WPVI-TV via AP
Wim De Gent
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Smoke from an enormous wildfire in central New Jersey prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue an air quality alert for New York City on Thursday.
With smoke and fine particles raising pollution levels, New York City residents are being advised to limit outdoor physical activity to reduce adverse health effects, the NWS said in the air quality alert.
Wim De Gent
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Wim De Gent is a writer for NTD News, focusing primarily on U.S. and world stories.