25-04-2025
Why does it smell like smoke outside?
(WBRE/WYOU) — If you are wondering why it smells like smoke when you walk outside on Friday, it's due to a large brush fire impacting areas of Pennsylvania.
According to the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency, the smoke haze in the area is a result of a large brush/forest fire in Cumberland County.
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Officials state that if you suffer from respiratory issues, be safe and take necessary precautions.
They also advise being cautious with any outdoor burning, as the ground is very dry.
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