{"id":245447,"date":"2026-07-17T02:06:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T02:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245447\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T02:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T02:06:15","slug":"maps-show-wildfire-smoke-forecast-as-air-quality-worsens-in-philadelphia-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245447\/","title":{"rendered":"Maps show wildfire smoke forecast as air quality worsens in Philadelphia region"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wildfire smoke<\/a> from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality<\/a> in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Breathe Philly Dashboard<\/a>, Philadelphia’s\u00a0real-time air quality monitoring system<\/a>, shows air quality in the unhealthy range Thursday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wildfire smoke map Philadelphia<\/p>\n

The smoke from the wildfires created hazy skies in Philadelphia on Thursday and will deteriorate the air quality into Friday morning.<\/p>\n

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CBS News Philadelphia<\/p>\n

The Delaware Valley will experience the worst of the wildfire smoke Thursday night as the air cools and sinks, pulling the smoke closer to the ground. <\/p>\n

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a Code Purple Air Quality Alert<\/a> due to the wildfire.<\/p>\n

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CBS News Philadelphia<\/p>\n

As winds gradually shift and the atmosphere begins to mix out, air quality should slowly improve heading into Friday, although some lingering haze may still be noticeable.<\/p>\n

Tips for staying safe during unhealthy air quality<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is recommending that all city residents take precautions to protect themselves from the wildfire smoke in the Delaware Valley.<\/p>\n

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CBS News Philadelphia<\/p>\n

If you have trouble breathing, heart palpitations, nausea or dizziness, the Philadelphia Health Department reccomends to seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n

Sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung disease, including asthma, older residents, pregnant women and immunocompromised people should avoid intense outdoor activities, according to the health department.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Health Department also recommends that all residents reduce prolonged or intense outdoor activities, take breaks and consider wearing an N95 or KN-95 mask.<\/p>\n

Here are ways from the Philadelphia Health Department to keep indoor air clean:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Close all windows and doors.Turn off air conditioning or switch air conditioners to recirculate mode.Avoid activities that create more particulate matter indoors, including:Smoking and vaping.Using gas, propane or wood-burning stoves and furnaces.Spraying aerosol products.Frying or broiling food.Burning candles or incense.Vacuuming, unless you use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.How to check your air quality\u00a0<\/p>\n

To see your current air quality, go to\u00a0airnow.gov<\/a>. The Philadelphia Health Department is advising people to stay up to date with their current air quality. You can also see the current air quality in Philly below.<\/p>\n

Photos show wildfire smoke in Philadelphia<\/p>\n

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Wildfire smoke blankets the Philadelphia skyline in a view from the Ben Franklin Bridge.<\/p>\n

CBS News Philadelphia<\/p>\n

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A photo from the CBS Philadelphia skydeck showing the hazy skyline from the wildfire smoke.<\/p>\n

CBS News Philadelphia<\/p>\n

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A view of the Philly skyline from Citizens Bank Park before the Phillies-Mets game, which started early because the of the air quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CBS News Philadelphia<\/p>\n

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