Montgomery County officials have issued a Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, 2026, as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to impact the region.

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Most of Maryland, including Montgomery County, is under an “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” (USG) air quality alert as wildfire smoke combines with elevated ozone levels during a stretch of above-normal temperatures. At the same time, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8pm Thursday.

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