What Is 'Code Purple' Air Quality? July 2026 Wildfire Updates
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Canadian wildfire smoke is causing air quality concerns in several areas, with a code purple air quality alert in effect in parts of Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, and a health advisory issued in Montgomery County, Maryland. However, the air quality condition in Maryland has also been described as code red. The smoke from the wildfires is making the air unhealthy in the region, including the DC area.
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