US officials warn travellers to and from New York City to expect delays as visibility plunges.
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Some 800 flight delays at New York City airports were reported by 19:50 EST , according to Flight Aware.The air travel bottleneck has had a ripple effect, postponing flights at airports from Atlanta to Houston. Inbound flights to Philadelphia's main airport were also affected.New York City's LaGuardia airport told passengers: "Weather conditions have caused LGA Airport flight disruptions. Check with your airline to determine the status of your flight.
At a news conference Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more than 230 fires are raging out of control and more than 20,000 people have evacuated their homes. Smoke from the infernos has travelled south, enveloping New York City in a haze so thick that tourists could barely see the iconic Statue of Liberty.
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