(Undated) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into South Dakota, and state health officials are warning residents to take precautions. The Department of Health and Department of Ag and Natural Resources have issued an air quality alert as fine particulate pollution rises, and visibility drops in parts of the state. Doctors say the tiny particles in wildfire smoke can worsen conditions like asthma, COPD, and heart disease, especially for kids, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses. Everyone is urged to limit outdoor activity, keep windows closed, and watch for any changes in breathing. Real-time air quality levels can be tracked at air-now-dot-gov or the state DANR website.
South Dakota Issues Air Quality Alert
