DC region under code red, purple air quality alerts from wildfire smoke
Haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires are creating unhealthy air across the D.C. region, with code red and code purple air quality alerts in effect for parts of the DMV. FOX 5’s team coverage breaks down the smoky conditions, health concerns, commute impacts and safety tips for people heading outside, especially children, older adults, pregnant women and those with respiratory conditions.
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DC region under code red, purple air quality alerts from wildfire smoke

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