Wildfire smoke blankets Western NC, prompting Code Red air quality alerts across counties
Wildfire smoke is causing hazy skies in Western North Carolina, prompting air quality alerts in several counties.
Experts warn smoke from wildfires could pose health risks in the Carolinas
Smoke from wildfires poses a serious health risk for residents across the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wildfires burning ...
Map Shows US States Under Air Quality Alerts
In South Carolina, an air quality alert is in effect until noon Thursday for the towns and cities of Mountain Rest, Rocky ...
Columbus County wildfire burns over 300 acres, fully contained
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An air quality alert has been issued for Columbus County as a wildfire burns outside of ...
Millions in Texas Told to Avoid Drive Thru-Lanes as Houston Warning Issued
Millions of Texans were urged to reduce emissions on Tuesday after officials issued an air quality alert for the Houston area ...
Are non-whites at risk for more air pollution exposure?
A recent University of Utah study found that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is not adequately measuring air ...
Code Red air quality alert issued for Polk Co.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) issued a Code Red Air Quality alert as crews battle three wildfires in Polk County.
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Update: Swain wildfire latest to prompt evacuations; 5,000+ acres burned in Polk Co.
The Black Cove Fire is moving into Henderson County along Big Hungry Creek Road where firefighters are attempting to slow the ...
Southwest Oklahoma air quality takes a hit from wildfire smoke
According to the Oklahoma Environmental Quality website the OEQ states wildfire smoke has particles in it that are very small ...
NC Dept. of Environmental Quality reminds people it’s illegal to burn trash
With fire season starting, officials with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Division wants ...
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AQI at 85, Delhi logs its cleanest air this year; GRAP I curbs withdrawn
With an AQI of 85 on Saturday, Delhi saw its cleanest air between January 1 and March 15 in the last three years. This also marked the first day in the year when the AQI fell within the ‘satisfactory’ ...
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Delhi Records Best Air in 3 Years — AQI Drops to 85, Lowest Since 2020
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the Air Quality Index (AQI) on March 15 was recorded at 85. It added that Saturday's AQI was the lowest in the last three years for the period ...