US EditionMinnesota Faces Longest Air Quality Alert in State History with Wildfires Raging in Canada
MINNESOTA, AUG 3 – Minnesota faces its longest air quality alert since 2008 due to Canadian wildfires burning over 16 million acres, with sensitive groups advised to limit outdoor activities.
- Minnesota is currently under an extended air quality alert caused by heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires, with the advisory expected to last until Monday, Aug. 4.
- This alert is related to Canada’s 2023 wildfire season, which has seen nearly 16 million acres affected by fires fueled by drought, high temperatures, strong winds, and lightning.
- More than 1,300 firefighters are battling blazes primarily in remote regions of Canada, with a significant contingent of over 600 personnel coming from the United States, while authorities focus on safeguarding populated areas.
- On Saturday, air quality in Minnesota varied between levels harmful to sensitive individuals and those dangerous to the general population, with Minneapolis ranking as the fifth worst city worldwide that morning.
- The prolonged smoke causes health issues for sensitive individuals, prompting burning bans and advisories to limit outdoor activity and campfires in Minnesota.
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Air quality alert ends. Minneapolis to take public comments on separation ordinance
The air quality alert that had been in effect for Minnesota for nearly a week has been canceled. A more favorable southerly air flow is pushing the wildfire smoke north and east. Over the weekend, many Minnesotans limited their outdoor time in poor air. Others dealt with the smoke to enjoy cooler temperatures.
Minnesota faces longest air quality alert in state history with wildfires raging across Canada - Austin Daily Herald
By Mitch Klein, Feven Gerezgiher and Juan Del Valle As result of severe wildfires in Canada, Minnesota is facing the longest air quality alert on record since the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency began issuing alerts in 2008. The previous record, set in 2021, was five days. The current alert is expected to last seven days. It will remain in effect through Monday, Aug. 4, at noon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has suspended all …
Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota faces longest air quality alert in state history with wildfires raging in Canada
ST. PAUL — As a result of severe wildfires in Canada, Minnesota is facing the longest air quality alert on record since the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency began issuing alerts in 2008. The previous record, set in 2021, was five days. The current alert is expected to last seven days. It will remain in effect through Monday, Aug. 4, at noon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has suspended all burning permits during the alert, and o…
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