Some 27 million residents of the northeastern United States were in the fire alarm zone due to the flames, which spread across several states in the region, NBC News reported.
“27 million people from New York to Massachusetts were in the fire zone on Saturday.” – indicates the television channel.
It should be noted that the alarm has spread, in particular, to the cities of New York and Boston.
According to the television channel, the dry weather contributed to the intensification of fires in the region.
According to the television channel, in one of the counties in the state of New Jersey the fire threatens 55 buildings, while the fire containment percentage is 0%.
In turn, ABC News reported that New York City authorities warned residents about deteriorating air quality amid the fires. According to the TV channel, the city’s air could soon become unsafe for people with respiratory problems and the elderly.
