Code Red air quality warning issued for Thursday as wildfire smoke approaches Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — A Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for Thursday for all of Pennsylvania due to wildfire smoke that is expected to enter the state and linger through Friday.

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According to the Air Quality Index, Code Red is described as unhealthy for all groups. Sensitive groups could experience more serious health effects.

The Department of Environmental Protection said the smoke is expected to enter through Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties and continue to the south.

The DEP said it will continue to monitor the smoke.