East Coast Air Quality Alert: Hazardous Smoke from Canada Wildfires Lingers.

Air quality alerts have been issued across the Delaware Valley as hazardous smoke from the Canada wildfires hangs over the region. A Code Red Air Quality Alert will be in effect for Delaware, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be under a Code Orange. Health officials warn residents to avoid outdoor activities, stay inside, and seek medical attention if experiencing trouble breathing, nausea, or dizziness. The smoke is expected to gradually improve over the next several days as winds shift. Outdoor events have been canceled, and pets should be kept indoors as much as possible. Canadian officials have asked for additional help fighting over 400 blazes nationwide.