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The matinee performance on Broadway of Prima Facie was halted after 10 minutes, and was restarted with understudy Dani Arlington going on for Comer in the role of Tessa.

Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities.

Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a third day Thursday. Here's a closer look at what's happening and what's in the smoke:

In Illinois, air quality was classified as moderate, including in Chicago, by the state EPA. Still, residents with health conditions are advised to stay indoors.

Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed.

Instability in the jet stream could potentially be responsible for seemingly unrelated weather in disparate parts of the continent.

Canada is dealing with hundreds of wildfires from the western provinces to Quebec that have spent smoke to the U.S. Northeast and Midwest.

By KATHY McCORMACK and MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press

The smoke is flowing from dozens of wildfires burning in several Canadian provinces, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.

The matinee performance on Broadway of Prima Facie was halted after 10 minutes, and was restarted with understudy Dani Arlington going on for Comer in the role of Tessa.