On June 6, local time, affected by the smoke of wildfires in Canada continuing to move south, New York, USA, was shrouded in "orange smog" New York became the city with the worst air pollution in the world. The smoke that permeates these areas contains very small particles that, when inhaled, can penetrate deep into lung tissue and enter the bloodstream.

New York Governor Hochul said at a news conference that New Yorkers have not seen this scene since the 20s of the 70th century.