Timelapse shows World Cup final stadium nearly vanish in smoky haze

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More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts now extending south into multiple US states.

In western regions of New York, the air quality on 16 July was considered "very unhealthy", while in the New York City metro area the air quality is "unhealthy". Many across the city - the most populous across the US - were wearing masks over their mouths and nose hoping to protect themselves.

A thick haze of smoke blocked views across the New York City region including MetLife stadium, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.

Read more about the wildfires affecting Canada and the US here.

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