{"id":245759,"date":"2026-07-17T11:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245759\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:54:08","slug":"wildfire-smoke-in-pennsylvania-whats-closed-in-the-pittsburgh-region-wpxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245759\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildfire smoke in Pennsylvania: What\u2019s closed in the Pittsburgh region? \u2013 WPXI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Canadian wildfire smoke has prompted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/weather\/code-purple-air-quality-alert-issued-first-time\/7EOT6Q2GXVGIVLKE5RFH24TBRQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/weather\/code-purple-air-quality-alert-issued-first-time\/7EOT6Q2GXVGIVLKE5RFH24TBRQ\/\">Code Purple Air Quality alert<\/a> for all of Pennsylvania on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">According to the Pennsylvania Department of Protection, a Code Purple alert means everyone should avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities, and sensitive groups such as children, elderly residents, and those with respiratory illnesses should avoid all outdoor activity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Because of the impact, pools, events and more are closing across the Pittsburgh region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">If you would like to let us know about a closing, email us at desk@wpxi.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">We\u2019ll have the latest below throughout the day:<\/p>\n<p>ALLEGHENY COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Pools<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">All Allegheny County pools will remain closed on Friday<\/p>\n<p>CITY OF PITTSBURGH<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">City of Pittsburgh\u2019s outdoor public programs<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The following facilities and programs will be closed: <\/p>\n<p> All City Pools  Northside Farmers Market  Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park  Community Pop-Up Concert in Mellon Park  Roving Art Car<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Carousel Closed<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza is closed on Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/mobile-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Follow Channel 11 News on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wpxi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WPXI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>. | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/video\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph body-copyright\">\u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canadian wildfire smoke has prompted a Code Purple Air Quality alert for all of Pennsylvania on Friday. 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