Code Purple Alert: Wildfire smoke blankets Pennsylvania as air quality worsens
A statewide Code Red air quality alert remains in effect across Pennsylvania today as smoke from Canadian wildfires brings unhealthy levels of particle pollution into the region.
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3 sourcesThese Cities Are Under Code Purple, Maroon for Bad Air Quality
Cities warn of unhealthy air as Canadian wildfires bring smoke to Midwest, Northeast
Pennsylvania's air quality has worsened to 'very unhealthy' levels, prompting a Code Purple alert
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9 sourcesHealth experts suggest limiting outdoor activity with Code Red Air Quality Alert in effect
Air quality in Richmond 'very unhealthy,' upgraded to Code Purple: Virginia DEQ
Code Purple Alert: Wildfire smoke blankets Pennsylvania as air quality worsens
Code Purple air quality hits Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun as wildfire smoke worsens
DC region under code purple air quality alert due to heat and smoky skies
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1 sourceMaryland under Code Red air quality alert due to Canada wildfire smoke
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2 developments- Jul 15Only center coverage:Code Red air quality alert in effect across Pennsylvania due to Canadian wildfire smoke
- Jul 16Code Purple Alert: Wildfire smoke blankets Pennsylvania as air quality worsens
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