"Code Orange Air Quality Alert Declared Statewide in Pennsylvania for Monday"

The Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday in Pennsylvania due to smoke from Canadian wildfires impacting air quality. Young children, older residents, and those with respiratory problems are advised to limit outdoor activities. The fine particulate matter causing the Air Quality Action Day can come from various sources, including construction sites, fields, and fires, with power plants and vehicles being major contributors. To mitigate the impact, people are encouraged to avoid open burning and the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.