Governor Kathy Hochul says weather patterns will bring the smoke from the fires back over the state, beginning in western and central New York on Wednesday, and drifting into northern and eastern New York and the downstate region by Thursday.
There are more than 150 wildfires burning in Quebec right now and smoke from those fires is being blown down across New York State. Health officials have been advising people to limit their time outdoors, especially children, the elderly, and people with.