Maryland Air Quality Crisis | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Maryland’s air is in serious trouble — a purple alert means “very unhealthy” conditions, fueled by smoke from massive Canadian wildfires. With millions of acres burned this year, the poor air is expected to linger through Friday and most of Saturday. Health officials urge high-risk groups — including those with asthma, heart or lung conditions, older adults, pregnant women, and kids — to stay indoors, keep windows shut, use AC on recirculate, and wear N95 masks if needed (though caution is advised in the heat). Everyone else should limit outdoor time and check real-time air quality on…