Smoke From Canada Wildfire Covers Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has started to sink into Somerset County.

Somerset County Public Safety sent an alert to residents on Tuesday evening.

"This is why the sky has a haze, smoky appearance and distinct smell," said the county.

Weather officials issued Air Quality Alerts across New Jersey on Tuesday because smoke and haze from ongoing wildfires in Canada is lingering in the atmosphere. This creates unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups Tuesday, during the day and into the evening hours.

"Sensitive individuals, including those with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and the young should limit strenuous activities and the amount of time active outdoors," said the National Weather Service.

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