WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Wildfires are impacting not just the landscapes burning, but also the air Kansans are breathing.
Hazy skies and ash are bringing air quality levels down significantly in some areas of the state. While people may no longer notice a hazy sky or even smell the smoke, air quality following wildfires remains important.
Viewers have sent pictures and videos of ash falling from the sky despite being hundreds of miles away from active flames.
Air quality reaches hazardous levels
According to AirNow.gov, over the last 24 hours the state has seen hazardous levels for air quality starting around 10 p.m. Tuesday. The air quality remains moderate to unhealthy for central and south central Kansas…