Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Poor Air Quality Due to Wildfire Smoke Forces Giants To Cancel Practice

  • The Giants canceled Thursday's and Friday's OTA practices due to smoky air inside their indoor practice facility from wildfires in Canada.
  • The air quality index in East Rutherford was at an unhealthy level, leading the team to initially move practice indoors before canceling it altogether.
  • Players expressed concern over the hazy conditions in the indoor facility to the head athletic trainer, prompting the cancellation.
  • The team will not practice again until mandatory minicamp next week.
  • The wildfire smoke and low pressure system are affecting the daily lives of people throughout the Northeast.
Hero image