Residents across parts of Arizona faced unhealthy levels of air pollution early on Tuesday, a live map from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showed.
Why It Matters
Experts caution that poor air quality poses increased health risks for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children and those with respiratory conditions.
What To Know
EPA mapping showed high levels of air pollution in the “hazardous” category encompassing an area east of Phoenix, centered around Globe, the seat of Gila County, and the San Carlos Reservation.
Another pocket of “hazardous” air quality was located southwest of here, just northwest of Tucson.
“Avoid all physical activity outdoors,” the EPA advises at this level…