NEW YORK — Several regions in the U.S. are suffering from poor air quality as the smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada make its way south.
A large portion of the of the U.S. has been seeing smoky skies for days, presenting unhealthy conditions for residents with heart or lung conditions, officials said.
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality urged residents on Friday to avoid outdoor activities in places with visible smoke and haze. Heavy smoke also began to pour into northeastern Colorado, including Denver, on Friday. The air quality index on the Front Rage in Colorado reached 168 on Friday, according to the state's Department of Public Health and Environment. A reading between 151 and 200 indicates unhealthy conditions that affect sensitive groups as well as the general public, health officials say.
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