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Air quality alerts are in effect. Canadian wildfire smoke will be more concentrated on Friday. The air quality forecast is Code Purple — which means active children and adults should limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. People unusually sensitive to air pollution, especially those with heart or lung disease (including asthma)
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