Air Quality Alerts Issued for Northern New York, Vermont on Tuesday Due to Wildfire Smoke

Air quality alerts issued for Northern New York, Vermont on Tuesday due to wildfire smoke

Particulate matter from wildfire smoke could cause issues for sensitive groups, including elderly people, pregnant people, young children, outdoor workers and those with breathing issues.

Northern New York Air Quality Warning: Massena, Saranac Lake Impacted by Elevated Pollution Tuesday

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Unhealthy air will blanket much of Northern New York from 10 a.m. Tuesday until midnight, posing a heightened risk for residents across Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St. Lawrence counties. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for fine particulates is expe…