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Wildfires in Quebec, Canada caused serious air pollution in the US last week.
Over 100 million people were warned about air quality, as winds blew the smoke towards the south.
The cities of New YWork, Chicago and Washington DC were hidden in a cloud of orange smoke.
As far down as Atlanta, Georgia, the smoke blocked out the sun and well-known tourist sights.
Local Jack Wright wasn't used to seeing his city, New York, like this.
And for tourists like Nicha, from Thailand, the situation was a big disappointment.
The Environmental Protection Agency gave a 'Code Red' warning, which meant the poor air quality was serious.
The smoke and tiny particles of dust in the air can have a bad effect on people's breathing.
For people who suffer from asthma or lung diseases, they're at greater risk of becoming sick.
Jack Wright has already developed a cough from the air pollution.
According to him, it's like his old smoker's cough.
Meanwhile, others like Charmaine Franco chose to wear masks outdoors.
As the orange smoke started to disappear, the smell hung around.
Tourist Nicha found the smell and her uncomfortable eyes more irritating than New Yorker Pamela Roderick.
