Smoke Alert: D.C. Air Quality Crisis | Washington DC News

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the D.C. region with hazardous air, triggering code red and even code purple alerts — making it unsafe to breathe for everyone, not just those with health conditions. Areas like Loudoun and Fairfax are especially affected, with air quality deteriorating fast and potentially worsening throughout the day. In response, Alexandria has shut down all outdoor pools, and summer camps and other outdoor activities are moving indoors. Under code purple, all residents — even healthy ones — should limit strenuous outdoor activity; kids, seniors, and those with heart or lung issues should stay inside if possible. If you must go outside, keep it brief, avoid heavy exertion, and wear a proper N95 or KN95 mask. Bring pets inside to a climate-controlled space too. 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/8140c5f34bdb83a6