Smoke Shutdowns Hit Rochester Events | Rochester News

Smoke from Canadian wildfires turned Rochester’s air “very unhealthy,” forcing Monroe County to shut down major outdoor spots like Seneca Park Zoo, county parks, golf courses, and Ontario Beach Park. Events including the Party in the Park, Movies in the Park, and the Webster Fireman’s Parade were canceled—with refunds being processed. Still, some gatherings like the Hilton Fire Department Carnival drew crowds, with attendees like Trey Gibson and Scott Norris embracing the day while urging caution and masking. Outdoor county workers were moved indoors, and emergency responses were scaled back. Air quality hit dangerous levels in the 200s, but relief was on the way as smoke began clearing late Thursday into Friday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cbc9a000da63fea