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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in northern Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly.

The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

Air Quality Guide

Featured photo via Clean Air Partners

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