Philadelphia Code Purple alert (trash & recycling canceled) — July 17
Code Purple Friday July 17 made air very unhealthy and led to trash & recycling collections canceled and pools/spraygrounds closed—what to do.
Air quality
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Madison heat + wildfire-smoke air-quality guidance for Saturday, July 18
Madison, WI faces highs near 88°F, smoke at night, and air-quality guidance to go indoors if you see, smell, or taste smoke.
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Harrisburg under DEP “Code Purple” air alert as smoke worsens: Friday–Saturday update
Pennsylvania DEP issued a statewide Code Purple PM2.5 alert for Friday, July 17. Here’s how Harrisburg residents should plan through Saturday.
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Wildfire smoke alerts spread again—how to use AirNow’s Fire & Smoke Map
Wildfire smoke is again triggering unhealthy air alerts across parts of the U.S. Here’s what to check now, who’s at higher risk, and what to do.
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LA emergency orders after Boyle Heights warehouse fire: air precautions, cleanup, schools
Mayor Karen Bass signed two emergency executive orders June 29 after the Boyle Heights Lineage fire—air precautions and LAUSD Region East moves through July 21.
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Spokane burn restrictions start June 30, 2026: what’s allowed and what’s not
Spokane-area burn restrictions start at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, limiting backyard fire pits and most open burning countywide.
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July 7 public hearing: Clark County weighs ozone plan for Las Vegas air quality
Las Vegas Valley residents could comment before Clark County’s July 7 hearing on a proposed 2015 ozone attainment plan update to the NV SIP.
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Fort Payne-area: ADEM proposes $40,000 penalty in DeKalb air case
Fort Payne, AL – ADEM posted a proposed consent order for CM Biomass in Crossville, alleging particulate matter violations tied to Air Permit No. X016.
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EPA proposes letting states decide how much public input minor air permits get
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would remove the current federal “minimum” public participation requirements for certain “minor” New Source Review (NSR) permits handled through State Implementation Plans (SIPs). If finalized, states and local air agencies would decide whether, when, and how long to provide public comment and hearing opportunities—so community experiences could vary more by location. EPA says the proposal would not change emission standards or weaken environmental protections.
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EPA proposes to streamline minor-air permits, issues offset guidance
EPA proposed to streamline minor-air permit reviews and issued new offset-timing guidance for some nonattainment projects, while saying emissions standards stay in place.
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Newark keeps Code Red in place as extreme heat continues
Newark NJ – A Code Red heat warning runs through July 5, and officials are urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat and poor air quality raise health risks.
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Detroit air quality alert overlaps with the week’s extreme heat
Metro Detroit is under an ozone air-quality alert as the National Weather Service warns of an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday, with children, seniors and outdoor workers most at risk. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/high-ozone-levels-air-quality-alert-june-29-detroit-michigan/))
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Thousand Oaks warning zones cleared after Sandy Fire final update
Thousand Oaks was included in Sandy Fire evacuation-warning zones, smoke from the fire triggered a county air-quality watch, and Ventura County later lifted all warnings.
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Jacksonville burn ban: What Duval’s wildfire order means for smoke, schools and outdoor plans now
Jacksonville FL – Duval County is under a burn ban as wildfire smoke and dry conditions affect outdoor plans, with families and sensitive groups urged to limit exposure.
