Maryland in Smoke Alert | Washington DC News

Maryland’s air is dangerously hazy thanks to wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada and the U.S., triggering a Code Red alert across most of the state—with Code Purple warnings in Western Maryland for very unhealthy conditions. Officials say this hazardous air could linger through Saturday, urging everyone to stay indoors, keep windows shut, and check on vulnerable neighbors. People with asthma, heart, or lung conditions are especially at risk and should avoid outdoor activity entirely. Even healthy folks may feel the effects, so limit time outside. N95 masks can help but may feel stifling in the heat. Outdoor events and workouts should be postponed. If you’re coughing, short of breath, or unusually tired, seek medical care. Monitor air quality at AirNow.gov and expect businesses to move outdoor activities indoors. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f70fedd5e9352a0