An air quality alert remains in effect for the Newark area throughout the day Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Northeast in a smoky haze.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Friday, warning Delawareans to limit their time outdoors.
The Air Quality Index is forecast to hit 186, which is considered unhealthy. The AQI scale ranges from 0 to 500, and the higher the number, the worse the air is…