However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. YELLOW: Moderate - air quality is acceptable.The general public is less likely to be affected. ORANGE: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.RED: Unhealthy - some members of the general public may experience health effects members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.PURPLE: Very Unhealthy - health alert - the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.MAROON: Hazardous - Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.Here are the six color-coded classifications of air quality:
Air quality in the Helena area is listed as "unhealthy for sensitive groups." The Lewistown area air quality is listed as "moderate." A provincial state of emergency has been declared."Īccording to the Edmonton Journal, as of Tuesday morning, there are 87 active wildfires in the province with 24 out of control.Īs of Tuesday evening (May 16, 2023), the air quality in and around Cut Bank and Great Falls is listed as "unhealthy" by the DEQ. The wildfire smoke is being blown into Montana from dozens of wildfires burning Alberta and British Columbia there are no large fires burning in Montana.įrom the Alberta government: "Hot, dry conditions continue in most areas of the province resulting in numerous wildfires. GREAT FALLS - Air quality in some parts of Montana is rated as "unhealthy" by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality ( link) due to wildfire smoke.
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