The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Red Air Quality alert throughout the entire Commonwealth because of those Canada wildfires now affecting us here.

Pennsylvania residents are being told to limit their outdoor activities and today many things happening outside were canceled. Some schools even dismissed early.

Rain and snow may be factors that ruin your event, but in this case, wildfire smoke is causing dangerous air quality conditions as a haze hangs over northeast PA.

Steve Ward, Tomorrow's, Safe, Clean, Green and Design Project Manager postponed all Scranton Pride Projects scheduled for Wednesday.

“When something happens like this, it does make things complicated,” said Steve Ward.

Ward tells FOX56 the plans for canceling began last night.

“Everybody’s been receptive and understanding. We do programs with kids and some people with special needs and health concerns, we don’t want to put them at risk,” said Ward.

“Some of our projects we are waiting to find alternative dates, because we look at everybody’s schedule, our partners, supporters, and people that come and volunteer, we have to work through all of that,” he added.

The air quality index approached “Very Unhealthy” levels for the RailRiders’ game last night, causing the game to be postponed.

“Its been an interesting, 24 plus hour, this not something I’ve ever dealt with in 16 year in Minor League Baseball, granted I’ve been on the east coast or middle of the country in my career. This is very unusual, these are kind of unprecedented times,” said Adam Marco, director of communications for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

“Not often do you think of the air quality index and how impacting us, and what the number even is, but ultimelty that’s the first thing we are looking at right now, is what is that number. You’re worried about the safety of players on the field, you’re worried about the safety of the fans coming to the game. You want everyone to play well, “ he added.

Tonight’s game, against the Norfolk Tides was also postponed.

The haze is very much here in our area, as well as the smell of smoke. John Judge, Scranton fire chief urges people to stay inside as much as possible and to avoid serious activity, if you have a medical condition, it’s important to seek care if you have any symptoms, and to always check on those who might have underlying health conditions.

Scranton school district dismissed their students from school early due to the air quality and Wyoming Valley West was supposed to hold their high school graduation tonight, however it was postponed as well.