
Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West clouded the sky and led to air quality alerts on parts of the East Coast. (Credits: AFP)

Wildfire smoke from the west has created decreased visibility and a yellowish haze. (Credits: AFP)

The Statue of Liberty sits behind a cloud of haze in New York City. (Credits: AFP)

The Manhattan skyline continues to sit under a haze in New York City. (Credits: AFP)

A woman wearing a mask view the Manhattan skyline as it continues to sit under a haze in New York City. (Credits: AFP)

A group protesting the situation in Cuba walks by New York Harbor which sits under a cloud of haze in New York City. (Credits: AFP)

People in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and elsewhere with heart disease, asthma and other health issues were told to avoid the outdoors. (Credits: AFP)

People view the Manhattan skyline as it continues to sit under a haze in New York City. (Credits: AFP)