Air Quality Alert: Wildfire smoke from fires in southern Ontario, Canada and northeast Minnesota has moved into Wisconsin, creating unhealthy air quality conditions. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory through noon on Thursday. Air quality is expected to reach the Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy level, with the potential to reach the Hazardous Air Quality Index level. The advisory will be re-evaluated Thursday morning and may be extended based on conditions. According to the Department of Health Services, wildfire smoke can affect anyone, but people who may notice symptoms sooner include older adults, young children, people who are pregnant, outdoor workers, and individuals with heart or lung conditions such as asthma or COPD.
The WI DNR is tentatively planning on burning on Buena Vista Wildlife Area in the Town of Grant, today 4/24..
The units is located at the SW corner of County Rd F and Tower road, with the winds forecasted we will put smoke on Tower Road, DNR cannot close roads but hope to have limited public travel, for safety of the public and staff. Most impact to Tower road may occur around 1pm- 4 pm. See map attached.
