Residents of New York City have found their home covered in smoke over the last few days due to wildfires which have been burning across Canada for weeks.
In some areas, the smoke presented as a murky haze but in others it tinged the sky a deep orange. New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday (6 June), as smoke from the fires continues to blanket the city, and as a result air pollution alerts have been issued across the United States.
The presence of the smoke has made some of New York’s most well-known landmarks and destinations look a little different, including the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the Chrysler Building. Take a look through our gallery to see these shocking images.
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5. Times Square again
Some people wore masks to protect themselves from the smoke as they walked around Times Square. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. FDR Drive
Traffic moves over the Franklin D. Roosevelt East River Drive, commonly called FDR Drive, on the east side of Manhattan. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. Central Park
Swings have been left empty in a playground in Central Park in the heart of Manhattan as families stay inside due to the smoke. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. Central Park Zoo
People try to visit the Central Park Zoo as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to dominate the sky. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) | Getty Images