Clarkstown Reminds Residents Of Smoke Before Fireworks Event Thursday

NEW CITY, NY — Reminding residents about the air pollution from smoke of Canadian wildfires, Clarkstown officials sent a note about the town's Fourth of July fireworks event Thursday night.

"N-95 Masks will be available for those sensitive groups at the entrance to the fields," they said.

At 2:40 p.m., the Air Quality Index was 105 and had moved into the orange zone. It had climbed to 140 by 4:33 p.m.

When air pollution is high enough that it is unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens, health officials recommend:

• Choose less strenuous activities.
• Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors.
• Be active outdoors when air quality is better.

As of 2:44 p.m., the smoke was affecting most of the Eastern United States.