Wildfire Smoke to Reduce Air Quality in Maine Through Fourth of July Weekend

Wildfire smoke and high temperatures settle over Maine today

Heat index values across central and eastern Maine are expected to reach between 95 and 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Wildfire smoke to reduce air quality in Maine through Fourth of July weekend

The ongoing heat wave could exacerbate the impacts of increased levels of particle pollution as wildfires burn in Canada and the Western U.S.

Wildfire smoke could make breathing tough in Maine over the holiday weekend

As if dealing with the heat and humidity wasn't enough, wildfire smoke could make being outside even more uncomfortable in Maine this weekend.

Wildfire smoke expected to raise particle pollution levels across Maine this weekend

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and possibly ‘Unhealthy’ for all groups for short periods—starting July 2 and continuing through the weekend statewide.