Smoke and haze still cloud ND & MN skies

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is closely monitoring air quality in the state in light of fire activity in the western U.S and Canada.  Wildfires continue to send smoke across the state.  Although most of North Dakota is within normal air quality limits Grand Forks and Fargo have experienced fluctuations that have dipped into unhealthy levels.

Director of Air Quality Jim Semerad says high particulate numbers couple with higher temperatures over the next few days could heighten the complications.

The NDDEQ advised Red River Valley residents to limit their outdoor exposure while smoky conditions remain.  People reacting to smoke to the extent that it is affecting breathing should seek help from a medical provider.  Concentrations continue to be variable in both location and degree.