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(KNOX) – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is actively monitoring Canadian wildfires that with current weather conditions are sending smoke into North Dakota.
Environmental Quality closely monitors its air sampling network across the state, so the public is informed and able to take any necessary precautions. Residents are encouraged to use the AirNow.gov website and mobile app to access the current air quality conditions in your area. Type in your zip code at the AirNow.gov site.
Other resources.
- Real-time Fire and Smoke Map: fire.airnow.gov
- North Dakota Air Monitoring Data: deq.nd.gov/AQ/monitoring
- National Weather Forecast for ND: graphical.weather.gov – ND
- Wildfire Smoke Forecasts: firesmoke.ca
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