(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans are advised to take precautions as smoke from the Canadian wildfires is expected to impact air quality statewide. The state’s Department of Environmental Quality says air quality will be moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups over the next few days. Those with heart or lung conditions, children, and older adults are urged to avoid outdoor activities whenever possible. All residents are also encouraged to stay indoors with windows and doors closed when smoke is detected. Real-time air quality updates are available online at air-now-dot-gov.
