This footage shows an orange haze blanketing New York City as Canadian wildfire smoke creates an air pollution crisis.

Daniella Dacaj, a 28-year-old resident of Queens, New York, captured the gripping scene at the Whitestone Bridge on June 7.

Daniella recorded the orange smoke blanketing New York City's skyline due to the devastating wildfires raging in Canada.

The smoke cast an ominous haze over the iconic landmarks of the city as the Statue of Liberty and towering high-rises were nearly obscured, as the air quality plummeted to hazardous levels.

New York City now found itself grappling with some of the worst air pollution in the world, a dire consequence of the ongoing catastrophe in Canada.

With no respite in sight from the wildfire smoke, New York City was engulfed in an otherworldly, science-fiction-like orange glow.

The impact was profound, with schools canceling outdoor activities, Broadway shows coming to a halt, and flights being grounded.