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Smoke fills Utah skies; air quality remains moderate

Plumes of smoke from wildfires have turned blue skies gray and led to concerns over air quality, but ozone levels have yet to spike to dangerously high levels. The Utah Division of Air Quality urged people Thursday to keep it … Continue reading

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Air Quality in Shasta, Tehama Counties Deemed “Unhealthy”

The air quality in Shasta and Tehama Counties are in the unhealthy range. Conditions will most likely vary from unhealthy to moderate over short periods of time as smoke from wildland fires in the Northstate drift over Tehama County. Active … Continue reading

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Smoke Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley

A brush fire, named the Mountain Fire is burning in the Riverside County Mountains near Idyllwild and Mountain Center. As of early this afternoon, it is estimated to be over 8000 acres with 10 percent containment and significant growth potential. … Continue reading

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MPCA issues air pollution advisory through Monday

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a health advisory for the Twin Cities and Rochester areas as ozone pollution nears levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. The advisory became effective on Sunday and will last through Monday as mostly-sunny … Continue reading

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Colorado, Arizona, Indonesia: Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns

Recent wildfires in Indonesia and the USA have been making the headlines – how will these deadly and destructive blazes affect us? In Colorado, a series of fires have been blazing across the state since June 10th resulting in deaths, … Continue reading

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Air quality diminishes in Treasure Valley due to ozone and smoke, triggering orange air quality alert

The skies over the Valley have become hazy, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is warning those who are sensitive to air pollution to avoid extended periods outdoors. The alert was issued at 2:35 p.m., and it’s in effect … Continue reading

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Possible hazardous air quality in county

Air quality in portions of Cochise County could be considered hazardous because of the potential for heavy smoke from three fires burning near Cananea, Mexico. Air quality in part is defined by measuring the amount of particulate matter (a measurement … Continue reading

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Heat Prompts Code Orange Air Quality Alert In Baltimore Area

As temperatures remain high in the region, the quality of air may become dangerous for the vulnerable population. The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday in the Baltimore metro area. Meteorologist … Continue reading

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