BALTIMORE, MD—Thick haze is moving into Baltimore County and Harford County as of Saturday morning.
Smoke from wildfires in New Jersey and Canada has prompted a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in the Baltimore area and a Code Red in Harford and Cecil counties.
Haze is expected to intensify throughout the day before rain showers begin to clear things out on Saturday evening.
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.
An Air Quality Alert means that fine particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
Additional information can be found on the free AirNow mobile app or online at MDE here.
@Baltcofire, The county is experiencing hazy conditions from the wild land fires in New Jersey and Canada. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued until midnight tonight. There is no need to call 911 for smoke in the area unless there is a source of its location. pic.twitter.com/chuTGvgyTQ
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 14, 2025
