Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory, health reminders for families and pets

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) — Hazy sunshine is on the way as Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into the area. A statewide Air Quality Advisory is in effect through noon and is likely to be extended, according to First Alert Weather. Poor air quality is expected until the smoke clears out on Friday.

If you have kids — or pets — this is a good morning to think twice before heading out the door.

Busting a few air quality myths

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to clear up some common misconceptions, and they are worth knowing as a parent.

Myth: Air quality only affects you when you are outside. That is true for ozone — but when particle levels are high outside, they can also be high inside your home…

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