IOWA– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Alert for the entire state due to lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires, expected to affect air quality through Friday night.
As reported Smoke drifting from wildfire activity in Canada has settled over the Midwest, leading to increased fine particle pollution and hazy conditions in much of Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City.
Public Health Concern: Air Quality Drops Statewide
Officials warn that sensitive groups — including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions — may experience adverse health effects. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several counties has climbed into the unhealthy for sensitive groups range.
“People with heart or lung disease should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion,”…