Health & Fitness
Philadelphia Now Has Worst Air Quality Compared To All Major Cities
According to AirNow.com's Air Quality Index, Philadelphia is currently at 447. The air particles are considered "hazardous" at 300.

June 9, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia now has the worst air quality of any major city in the world as smoke from wildfires in Canada is moving through the region.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The most hazardous smoke from Canada is currently moving through the area from Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
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Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
According to AirNow.com's Air Quality Index, Philadelphia is currently at 447. The air particles are considered "hazardous" at 300. Everyone is likely to be affected due to the hazardous quality of the air.
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