What to know about wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air quality across Pennsylvania [qY8Z2Aj5AB6]

Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT

Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone, the Department of Environmental Protection says. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]