Canadian wildfire smoke surrounds Yankee Stadium as New York issues health advisory over poor air quality

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As the New York Yankees stepped onto the field at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Tuesday night for the first of their three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, they were surrounded by an eerie haze as a result of the ongoing wildfires in Canada. 

Videos and images shared on social media showed the dystopian fog that engulfed the skies in New York as a result of the intense wildfires that continue to burn in Quebec and northern Ontario. 

The Chicago White Sox stand for the national anthem prior to the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 6, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday afternoon that an "Air Quality Health Advisory" was in effect until Wednesday night, and urged residents to "limit outdoor activities." 

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"If you're a New Yorker with heart or breathing issues, be careful when you're outdoors today," he said in a message posted to Twitter. 

"Smoke from wildfires in Canada is impacting our city's air, so an Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued. Try to limit your outdoor activities today to the absolute necessities." 

The Yankees Triple-A affiliate and the New York Mets’ affiliate in Syracuse both postponed their games on Tuesday night "due to poor air quality and an abundance of caution for potential health concerns."

General view of hazy conditions resulting from Canadian wildfires as Jose Trevino, #39 of the New York Yankees, walks out on to the field before the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at