HEALTHJul 17 · 17:10 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLKChrysnel Banzouzi

Virginia DEQ issues Code Red air quality alert for Hampton Roads area

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for the Hampton Roads area due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The alert indicates the air is unhealthy for everyone, and citizens are advised to limit outdoor exertion, particularly those with heart or lung conditions.

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