Smoke from a forest fire in Madison County is contributing to current code yellow air quality conditions for particulate matter in the valleys of Asheville & Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
For the ridge tops, it remains a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range.
https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=34&tab=1
Please call our office if you have any questions.
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency
125 S. Lexington Ave. Ste. 101
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-6777
828-250-6222 fax
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