A haze of wildfire smoke lies over Bradford late Thursday morning. The smoke caused the state to issue a code purple alert for McKean and nearby counties regarding the air quality index, urging all residents to remain indoors during the "very unhealthy" conditions.
Era photo by Jim Eckstrom
Local News, News
July 16, 2026
Wildfire smoke covers Bradford, surrounding region
Bradford and the surrounding region Thursday was wreathed in smoke drifting from wildfires in Canada...


