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New Update: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Reaches 'Unhealthy' Level Across CT New Update: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Reaches 'Unhealthy' Level Across CT
New Update: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Reaches 'Unhealthy' Level Across CT It's time for some to get out protective masks as smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting over Connecticut and elevating the air quality to "unhealthy" levels. On Friday, June 30, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said smoke from wildfires over Quebec is expected to elevate fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels across the entire state. The red dots designate unhealthy areas.AirNow.gov When air quality is forecasted to be unhealthy, there is an increased likelihood for everyone and especially members of sensitive groups to experience health effects…

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by Kathy Reakes