By Jon Schoenheider, Jacqueline Thomas

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HAMPTON, New Hampshire ( WMUR ) — Canadian wildfire smoke continues to cause hazy conditions across the Granite State, and it’s impacting air quality in many areas.

The Department of Environmental Services has declared an air quality action day for Thursday. An air quality alert has been issued for coastal Rockingham County, which includes Hampton Beach.

The alert was issued mainly because of elevated ozone levels in addition to pollutants and wildfire smoke.

As of Wednesday, about 200 wildfires were burning in Canada. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services said the smoke can specifically impact children, older adults and anyone with respiratory issues.

Health experts are advising people to

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