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Haze from Canadian wildfires is visible in the sky over a farm field off Doctors Path in Riverhead, as plumes of smoke drifted south across the region July 15. RiverheadLOCAL/Peter Blasl

Smoky conditions expected to persist through at least Thursday night

by Jul 16, 2026
An air quality health advisory remains in effect through midnight as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact the region.

Wildfires in Canada cause high levels of fine particulates across New York

by Jul 15, 2026
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoky conditions in New York State, prompting air quality alerts for fine particulates in all regions across the state Wednesday.