US EditionWildfire smoke prompts another air quality alert in northern Minnesota
NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND PARTS OF WISCONSIN, JUL 28 – Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is causing unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups across northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, with alerts affecting millions, officials said.
- An air quality alert for northern Minnesota began 6 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, smoke drifting from Canadian wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan is blanketing northern Minnesota, causing unhealthy air quality through midweek.
- Winds are transporting dense smoke southward, worsening conditions by Wednesday morning across the Twin Cities, La Crosse, and Madison, with the AQI expected to reach Red levels in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
- Officials recommend staying indoors with windows closed, especially for children, older adults, and those with asthma or heart disease, as wildfire smoke could worsen health conditions.
- While minor improvements in air quality are possible Thursday, officials warn smoke could return by Friday as high pressure covers the region from Wednesday through Friday and the agency cautioned the alert may need to be expanded.
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