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Washington DC affected by wildfire smoke

wildfire smoke Washington DC
wildfire smoke Washington DC

Above:  A view of Washington DC late Tuesday afternoon, apparently showing visibility degraded by smoke from wildfires. Credit: EarthCam.

Satellite photos show smoke from wildfires stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean. It appears that the air quality in Washington, DC was affected on Tuesday afternoon.

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