AdvertisementWildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourselfAugust 04, 2025Alejandra BorundaJulia SimonfacebookEmailPeople play rugby in the hazy weather on July 27 in New York City. There are currently smoke advisories across the Midwest and Northeast as a result of wildfires in Canada. (VCG via Getty Images)