# @nbcwashington on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5QGjxlG6A
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67919112-nbcwashington-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1ffc9835e0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17T12:51:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

## Caption

⚠️ Air quality declined to code purple in parts of the D.C. area early Friday, sparking warnings that everyone should stay inside. Code purple means the air is very unhealthy.⁠
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada is hanging over the region, leaving a bad smell. Pollution can irritate your eyes and airways, even if you’re generally healthy. ⁠
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#WashingtonDC #DistrictofColumbia

## Stats

- **Views:** 322,198
- **Likes:** 10,089
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 409

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