As wildfires raged in New Jersey and New York, health officials closely monitored air quality. Here's what they say about reducing health risks.

Air quality in the New York City metro area continues to decline as smoke from wildfires in New Jersey and New York lingers in the air. A health advisory is in effect in New Jersey for unhealthy air quality.

While an air quality alert was issued for the NYC area on Sunday, it expired at midnight and skies cleared Monday.

A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday.

Wildfires across New Jersey sent smoke billowing across the Hudson River and an eerie yellow-brown haze lingering over New York City, prompting an air quality health advisory through Sunday night

South Jersey residents can breathe a little easier this week thanks to local and state firefighter efforts against the blazes that broke out late last week in scattered wooded wilds. Improved conditions are also because of slight rainfall overnight Sunday,

As fires burn across the state, the Capital Region experienced hazy and smoky conditions. It prompted officials to issue warnings around air quality concerns.