Health & Fitness

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires May Impact Pittsburgh Air Quality

The Allegheny County Health Department said wind will be coming out of the north for most of the week, bringing smoke to the area.

(CBS Pittsburgh)

June 6, 2023

PITTSBURGH -- Smoke from wildfires in Canada is causing hazy skies above Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Health Department is warning it may even impact air quality this week.

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The Allegheny County Health Department said wind will be coming out of the north for most of the week, bringing smoke to the area. If it causes fine particulate matter levels above the "moderate" range, the Health Department said residents will be given more information.

KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin took a video showing the hazy skies over the Pittsburgh area.

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