(Baltimore, MD) -- A code orange air quality alert has been issued for most Maryland counties today.
Widespread unhealthy for sensitive group air quality conditions are expected Wednesday and Thursday due to Quebec wildfire smoke impacting the area, with potentially unhealthy conditions in western Maryland. For air quality forecasts go to https://t.co/x3uS9hvqQq pic.twitter.com/TN19q12Yhy
— MD Environment (@MDEnvironment) June 27, 2023
Forecasters say the wildfire smoke from Canada that swept through the state earlier this month is back.
Children, seniors, and anyone with a serious heart condition should avoid being outdoors.
Baltimore is under a Code Orange air quality warning today, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires making a comeback in our area. While this may not be quite as severe as before, it can still impact those vulnerable. https://t.co/VbkU0UHMlX
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) June 28, 2023
The alert covers most of the state until further notice.