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Phillies-Tigers game postponed due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke

The Philadelphia Phillies game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night was postponed because of Code Red air quality alert in affect for southeastern Pennsylvania.

The National Weather Service issued a Code Red air quality alert late Wednesday morning for southeastern Pennsylvania, which includes Philadelphia. The the region's air quality continues to be impacted by wildfires in Canada.

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A Code Red means the air is unhealthy to breathe. Some members of the general public may experience health effects, while sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.