# Smoky Friday Closes Pittsburgh Parks | Pittsburgh News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-07-18T03:43:50+00:00
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Pittsburgh went into Code Purple alert Friday as wildfire smoke blanketed the city, turning skies hazy and forcing major closures — from public pools and summer concerts to amusement parks like Kennywood and Idlewild. Officials urged everyone to stay indoors to avoid breathing unhealthy air, reminding us how deeply our local air quality is tied to global events. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1500b1585629314b

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