New York skyline covered in orange haze due to wildfires

People in New York City experienced the unusual sight of orange skies throughout Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires in Canada enveloped parts of the US northeast.

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The air pollution levels in New York reached hazardous levels, ranking the city as one of the world's worst in terms of air quality on Tuesday night.

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Now, a timelapse video capturing the city's skyline during this smoky period has gained significant attention online, raising concerns about public health.

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