The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an
Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Latah, Nez
Perce, Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho Counties off the Nez Perce
Reservation of degraded air quality. Due to wildfire smoke health
impacts may occur. BURNING RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT. Air Quality is
forecast to remain in the moderate to unhealthy due to regional
wildfire activity. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particulate
Matter (PM2.5).

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is unhealthy
for sensitive groups, sensitive persons* may experience health
effects and should limit prolonged or heavy exertion and limit time
spent outdoors. The general public is unlikely to be affected.

Woodstove Burning Restrictions: No Restrictions.

Outdoor Burning Restrictions: All outdoor open burning is prohibited
by Department of Environmental Quality in accordance with the rules
for the control of air pollution in Idaho.

For more information contact DEQ's Regional Office in Lewiston at
(208) 799-4370.
For real-time air monitoring information, visit DEQ's website at
airquality.deq.idaho.gov.
For more information concerning local ordinances contact your local
city or county.

* Sensitive groups include those with heart and lung disease, older
adults, and children.