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Code Orange Air Quality Alert In Effect Tuesday For Baltimore Metro Area

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A code orange was issued for the air quality on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for the Baltimore metro area.

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.

Read more about the alert here.

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