If you haven’t noticed, it’s pretty hazy outside.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has been working down the East Coast, spurring many localities to issue air quality alerts.
The City of Alexandria said the city’s air quality is currently at red or purple due to unhealthy air pollutants.
**Air Quality Update** Due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Alexandria is RED/PURPLE and is expected to fluctuate. Due to unhealthy air pollutants, ALL residents are advised to limit their time outside. Stay tuned: https://t.co/V7J7M2SU3h pic.twitter.com/8dv5waymd7
— AlexandriaVAGov (@AlexandriaVAGov) June 7, 2023
Today is a Code ORANGE Air Quality alert day for Northern Virginia. Please be careful and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you need to travel around Alexandria, consider hopping on your nearest DASH bus, which provides FREE and FREQUENT service all around town. #SpareTheAir pic.twitter.com/DzoFGweVJK
— DASH Bus (@DASHBus) June 7, 2023
For those looking to help filter out the air in their homes, word on the street is there were air purifiers in stock at the Potomac Yard Target as of a couple hours ago.
PSA: there are air purifiers in stock at the Potomac Yard Target.
— Becky Hammer (@beckyhammer) June 7, 2023
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Food trucks, bounce houses, pony rides, magic shows and more at the 2023 Alexandria Fall Festival, an Alexandria Living event presented by The Patterson Group. Join us at River Farm on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
