Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reschedules 2 U.S. Pro Games as 900 Fires Darken Northeast Skies
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reschedules 2 U.S. Pro Games as 900 Fires Darken Northeast Skies
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Summary
Two U.S. pro games were altered Thursday as smoke from nearly 900 active Canadian wildfires pushed hazardous air across the Midwest and Northeast.
Chicago Fire's MLS match with Vancouver was postponed, scrapping Robert Lewandowski's planned debut, while the Phillies moved their game against the Mets up an hour from its 7:10 p.m. ET start.
42,175 fans still attended Gotham FC's match against Washington at Citi Field, but Trinity Rodman said a game needing two hydration breaks per half should not have been played.
Unhealthy air also prompted New Jersey to distribute masks through transit hubs and rest areas, while New York City urged residents to stay cool, hydrate and limit exposure.
Smoke turned skies orange in cities including New York, Boston and Washington, though conditions are expected to improve before Sunday's World Cup final near MetLife Stadium.