加拿大的東南部山火已從今年5月持續延燒至今,截至目前仍有部分火源未受到控制,多倫多等地也出現嚴重的空氣污染,如今就連美國東部也受到影響,包括紐約市在內的多個城市已經發布了空氣污染警告。
綜合媒體報導,加拿大多個地區上月起便遭遇野火的猛烈攻擊,目前魁北克省(Quebec)仍有超過百處的山火沒有撲滅。加拿大環境部週二(6月6日)已向首都渥太華(Ottawa)發出強烈警告,指當地空氣質量會對居民健康構成嚴重風險。與此同時,動物組織也協助疏散禽畜寵物,並將牠們帶到安全地區,直到當局解除撤離令。
然而,隨著山火造成的煙霧向南移動,煙霧也飄入了美國上空,導致美國東北部大部分地區被灰黃色的煙霧籠罩。紐約州環境保護部已發出空污警告,另有環保組織警告,紐約巿戶外逗留24小時,就如同吸了6包煙。而紐約巿長亞當斯(Eric Adams)也呼籲心臟或呼吸有問題的巿民,避免戶外活動。
🚨#BREAKING: New York City now has the worst air quality of any city on Earth as canadian Wildfires Blanket Northeast States in Apocalyptic Haze
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"If you're a New Yorker with heart or breathing issues, be careful when you're outdoors. Smoke from wildfires in Canada is impacting our city's air, so an Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued. Try to limit outdoor activities today to the absolute necessities."
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