July 16, 2026 at 17:06 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday because of Canadian wildfire smoke, an upgrade from Thursday's Code Red Alert. During a Code Purple Air Quality Alert, the DEP says all Pennsylvania residents should avoid spending extensive or strenuous time outdoors, particularly for those at [...]
