Air Quality Alerts Issued Across Pennsylvania Due to Wildfires and Hazardous Weather Conditions

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for Philadelphia as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves through the region, which may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. The Philadelphia Health Department recommends residents to take precautions, including avoiding going outdoors as much as possible, closing all windows and doors, and wearing a mask if available. Multiple wildfires have burned in New Jersey, and due to the ground being dry and low humidity, a gusty breeze could lead to an enhanced risk for a wildfire to form and spread.