Wildfires in Western U.S. Blowing ‘So Much Smoke’ Into East Coast
Haze caused by wildfires over New York City on July 20.
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Portland, Ore. (AP) -- Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West clouded the sky and led to air quality alerts Wednesday on parts of the East Coast as the effects of the blazes were felt 2,500 miles (4,023 kilometers) away.
Strong winds blew smoke east from California, Oregon, Montana and other states all the way to other side of the continent. Haze hung over New York City, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.