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SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless

By Dean Moses Posted on June 7, 2023

The view from Long Island City.

Photo by Dean Moses/AMNY

The Big Apple turned a deep orange on Wednesday afternoon as city officials continue to warn residents to stay clear of the smog wafting from the Canadian wildfire.

From Brooklyn and Queens to Manhattan, here are the dramatic scenes from across Gotham.

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 2 — A dystopian fog over Woodside. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 3 — Straphangers peer at an orange cloaked city. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 4 — A man peers out of a Manhattan bound 7 train. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 5 — Pedestrians use masks, fabric, and tissue to protect themselves. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 6 — Some New Yorkers added an extra layer of protection to their masks. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 7 — The clouded view from Union Square. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 8 — City dwellers photographed the foggy streets. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 9 — Many New Yorkers dusted off their masks used during the pandemic. Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 10 — Photo by Dean Moses

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 11 — The foggy scene on 101st Street in Richmond Hill. Photo by Robert Pozarycki

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 12 — A man fishes on the Canarsie Pier in a mix of haze and smoke due to Canadian wildfires.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell

SEE IT: NYC engulfed in dystopian haze from Canadian wildfires, leaving residents bewildered and breathless 13 — A NYPD Harbor Unit partols the waters of the Canarsie Pier in a haze of smoke from Canadian wild fires.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell

About the Author

Dean Moses

Dean Moses is the Breaking News Editor at amNewYork Metro and resident photographer. He covers NYPD, crime, homelessness, and anything breaking news.

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