PENNSYLVANIA (WJAC) — Most of Pennsylvania is under a Code Purple Air Quality alert on Friday as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact the East Coast.
State officials say a Code Purple Air Quality alert means that all residents should avoid long or intense outdoor activities.
Additionally, vulnerable groups such as children, elderly residents, and those with respiratory illnesses should avoid all outdoor activities.
Photos shared by residents across the region show how the smoky haze is impacting them.
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