An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity and some areas may be more impacted than others. No EPA or Nez Perce Tribal burn permits will be approved while the advisory is in effect through at least Monday.
Air quality is currently ranging from the “Moderate” to the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” categories of the Air Quality Index.
Those who experience greater health effects from smoke include children under 18, the elderly, pregnant women, people with asthma or who have difficulty breathing, those with diabetes, heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who work, exercise or spend extensive time outdoors.
