HARRISBURG — Smoke from Canada and Minnesota has prompted a DEP air quality alert across Pennsylvania through night and into early . The affected area includes all of our region. Officials say children, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions should limit time outdoors and avoid strenuous activity.
Residents are also encouraged to reduce open-burning and the use of gas-powered lawn equipment. The National Weather Service says increasing smoke concentrations could reduce visibility and worsen air quality and . More information and current air-quality readings are available at AirNow.gov.
