New York City Sky Turns Bright Orange as Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Increase Pollution Levels

A person waiting for the subway wears a filtered mask as smoky haze from wildfires in Canada blankets a neighbourhood in the Bronx borough of NYC. (Image Source: Getty)

Clouds of smoke envelop the Statue of Liberty in Upper Bay. 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. (Image Source: Getty)

A traffic officer wears an N95 mask in Times Square amid a smoky haze. State and local officials have advised residents to wear masks and stay indoors until the air quality improves. (Image Source: Getty)

A vendor sells face masks at the Staten Island Ferry amid heavy air pollution. A time-lapse video showcasing the skyline worsening has been doing rounds on social media. (Image Source: Getty)

An image of the Empire State Building as the smoky haze from wildfires in Canada diminished the visibility in the air. (Image Source: Getty)

A picture of people sitting in Bryant Park, witnessing the unusual sight of an orange sky above their heads. (Image Source: Getty)