Indiana’s Air Quality Alert | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Indiana’s air quality is dangerously poor, with wildfire smoke blanketing Northwest, North Central, and Northeast regions — including cities like Gary, South Bend, and Fort Wayne — under mandatory Air Quality Action Days through Monday. Friday’s forecast hits “Very Unhealthy” for particulate matter (purple zone) and “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” for ozone (orange), urging everyone — especially those with asthma or heart conditions — to limit outdoor exposure. While ozone may improve over the weekend, particulate levels remain hazardous through Sunday and Monday. Stay updated via…