Dense and heavy wildfire smoke blanketed skies in various regions of the U.S. on Thursday. Areas from the Great Lakes to the East Coast experienced reduced visibility. The air quality warnings issued indicate that breathing the outdoor air could pose health risks.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is captured standing amidst a haze of smoke during sunset. The event occurred in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Marine Corps War Memorial
On Friday, July 17, 2026, the sun’s rise was obscured by smoke at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The thick smoke made the sun nearly invisible.
The National Mall
The National Mall in Washington saw people running in front of landmarks like the Washington Monument, obscured by smoke on July 17, 2026.
Jersey City Skyline
The skyline of Jersey City appeared hazy on Friday, under a smokey blanket. This view extended to the New York City skyline as well.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
On Thursday, a person gazed out from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck under a sky filled with smoke over New York.
Staten Island Ferry
A masked individual traveled on the Staten Island Ferry on Thursday as wildfire smoke continued to envelop the sky above New York.
Michael Lesperance in Michigan
In Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, Michael Lesperance weeded his driveway while wearing a mask due to the smoke from Canadian wildfires on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Detroit River
The Detroit River scene near the skyline on Thursday showed a watercraft amid low air quality caused by smoke from wildfires.
Willow Hills Golf Course
A golfer checked his scorecard at the Willow Hills Golf Course in Northbrook, Illinois, on Thursday, where the air was thick with smoke.
Philadelphia Phillies Game
Thursday evening witnessed an orange hue over the Philadelphia Phillies scoreboard during a game against the New York Mets as smoke from Canadian wildfires colored the setting sun.
CN Tower in Toronto
A child looked out from Toronto’s CN Tower observation deck under a smoke-filled sky on Thursday, stemming from wildfires in Northwestern Ontario.
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