Code Red Air Quality Alert and Smoke Spreads Throughout Region as Fires Burn in Canada
- Code Red air quality and unhealthy smoke will persist through Thursday and may continue into Friday.
- Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s in the coming days as humidity also builds.
- Outdoor activities are not recommended by officials due to the poor air quality and smoky conditions.
- Some areas are expected to reach Code Purple, the worst air quality level.
- While conditions may improve slightly on Friday, the air quality is still expected to be unhealthy.
Washington Post 
