Arizonans in New York describe dense haze from Canada's wildfire smoke

A youth baseball team from Phoenix is in New York all week playing baseball games, but they had to postpone a game because of the smoke from Canada's wildfires.

Photos: Smoke-filled NY from Canada wildfires
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A look at how New York City and other East Coast areas are impacted by wildfires burning in Canada. Fire officials in the country say more than 150 forest fires were burning on June 6, including more than 110 said to be out of control.

Yankees, Phillies postpone games due to hazardous air quality created by wildfire smoke

Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.

U.S. 93 near Wickenburg reopens following brush fire

A brush fire prompted a closure of the southbound lanes of U.S. 93 north of Wickenburg on Wednesday morning.

Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast

Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.

Quebec ordering more evacuations with dozens of wildfires in Canada still out of control

The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe

The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.

Why wildfire smoke is turning the moon red

Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.

Wildfire burns near Biosphere 2
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Crews are battling a wildfire that broke out near the Biosphere 2 facility north of Tucson. The fire broke out on June 4 and has burned about 13 acres.

Wildfire closes some Sedona hiking trails this weekend

Sedona residents could see some smoke overnight and into the morning on Saturday, but authorities say smoke impacts should be minimal.

Flagstaff unveils evacuation zone map for residents in times of emergencies

Over 115 evacuation zones have been marked for Flagstaff residents and those living in county areas. The goal? A clear, concise form of communication in crisis.

Loop 101 ramp at SR 51 reopens after brush fire

A brush fire shut down the Loop 101 transition ramp to State Route 51 on Wednesday afternoon.

Smoke, flames billowing from Red Mountain Fire
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Smoke and flames were seen spewing from a truck that caught fire along Beeline Highway, also known as SR 87, north of Fountain Hills on May 30. Jeff Hansen with the MCSO Lake Patrol division sent us these videos as firefighters worked to control the flames to keep the fire from spreading even more.

Air quality alerts issued as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers parts of northern US

About 150 wildfires are burning across western Canada, pouring wildfire smoke that is being carried south into parts of the northern U.S. by the upper-level winds.