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DC Issues ‘Code Red’ Air Quality Alert Following National Mall Fireworks

Hours after a record-setting fireworks display on the National Mall, Washington, D.C. declared a ‘Code Red’ air quality alert.

Jul 6, 2026, 10:55 PM The Hill

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Washington, D.C. issued a "Code Red" air quality alert on Sunday morning, several hours after a record-setting fireworks show concluded on the National Mall. The alert indicates hazardous air quality levels in the area following the event.

The fireworks display, notable for its scale, preceded the alert, which was aimed at warning residents about the deteriorated air conditions. Officials emphasized the timing of the alert as directly following the conclusion of the fireworks.

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