A haze of wildfire smoke lies over Bradford Thursday. 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 17, 2026
Smoke over Bradford lessened Friday; weather front should push remnants out
Drifting smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota lessened Friday after hanging over th...


