Smoke billowing across state lines is filled with toxic chemicals and fine particles that can worsen asthma, lead to heart attacks and may increase the risk of developing cancer and dementia.
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Health issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter from 12am to 11:59pm Thursday.
These particles, also known as PM2.5, are tiny airborne particles with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometers and smaller.
The advisory covers the New York City Metro area, including all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, as well as Long Island.
When inhaled, these particles burrow deep inside the lungs and can cause serious health problems.
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