{"id":245807,"date":"2026-07-17T13:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245807\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:10:21","slug":"wildfire-smoke-in-pennsylvania-whats-closed-in-the-pittsburgh-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245807\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildfire smoke in Pennsylvania: What\u2019s closed in the Pittsburgh region?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Canadian wildfire smoke has prompted a <a data-ylk=\"slk:Code Purple Air Quality alert;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/weather\/code-purple-air-quality-alert-issued-first-time\/7EOT6Q2GXVGIVLKE5RFH24TBRQ\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Code Purple Air Quality alert<\/a> for all of Pennsylvania on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Because of the impact, pools, events and more are closing across the Pittsburgh region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you would like to let us know about a closing, email us at desk@wpxi.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We&#8217;ll have the latest below throughout the day:<\/p>\n<p>ALLEGHENY COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Amusement Parks<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild &amp; Soakzone will all be closed Friday due to the air quality alert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Our team is closely monitoring conditions and will provide an update as air quality returns to safe levels for operation,&#8221; Kennywood said in its social media post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pools<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All Allegheny County pools will remain closed on Friday<\/p>\n<p>CITY OF PITTSBURGH<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">City of Pittsburgh&#8217;s outdoor public programs<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The following facilities and programs will be closed:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Community Pop-Up Concert in Mellon Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Carousel Closed<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza is closed on Friday<\/p>\n<p>Washington County<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Horse Racing Canceled<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Live <a data-ylk=\"slk:horse racing at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HollywoodCasinoAtTheMeadows\/posts\/pfbid0arXYmAL4Jc55EfwH9zLhQDSXZy7BGK4at3zUtdDnKAnQrQqFqG4LQZrJC4vZziYJl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">horse racing at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows<\/a> has been canceled<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Download the <a data-ylk=\"slk:FREE WPXI News app;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/mobile-apps\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Follow Channel 11 News on <a data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wpxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a data-ylk=\"slk:Twitter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WPXI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>. | <a data-ylk=\"slk:Watch WPXI NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/video\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/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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