GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new analysis from an economic group based out of Lansing says the recent wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota has cost the state billions in economic revenue.
An analysis released by the Anderson Economic Group shows Michigan has lost more than $4 billion in recent days because of closures caused by the smoke.
Several days over the last week have resulted in extremely poor air qualities. Grand Rapids broke records with poor air quality last Thursday. According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, the air in Grand Rapids reached 616 on the air quality index, nearly double the city’s previous record of 350. Anything over 300 is considered “hazardous,” a step above “very unhealthy.”…