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ChelanDouglas Health District Declares Wildfire Smoke Emergency, Urges Event Cancellations

The ChelanDouglas Health District has officially declared a wildfire smoke emergency, and the guidance they're sharing affects pretty much everyone in the region right now. Continu...

Government ready to declare emergency if API exceeds 400, says Arthur Kurup

KUALA BERANG, Sept 5 — The government is ready to propose declaring an emergency for any area that records an Air...

“Wildfire Smoke Creates Very Unhealthy Air Across D.C. Region; Lung Association Urges Precautions”

13th and Clifton Street, NW From a press release: “An air quality health advisory has been issued for the Washington, D.C. region today due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. […]

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak town as haze pollution level hits 521

Malaysia declared an emergency on Friday in a town in Sarawak state on Borneo Island after air pollution breached the country’s emergency-level threshold linked to fires in neighbo...

Mamdani Urges New Yorkers to Stay Indoors Because of Wildfire Smoke

“Every New Yorker should take precautions,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. Gov. Kathy Hochul also issued a statewide air quality advisory.

Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500

Serian recorded an air pollutant index reading of 515 as of 5pm on Friday after haze there worsened overnight. Readings above 400 are classified as “very hazardous”.  

Deadly toxic air smothers America as millions in 16 states are told to stay indoors... and experts reveal what ONE day d...

A health emergency has erupted in the northern US as multiple cities see their air quality become the worst in the world due to the Canadian wildfires raging out of control.

As air quality turns unhealthy at Minden, Penang exco urges public to limit outdoor activities

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — Air quality in parts of Penang reached unhealthy levels today, with the Minden monitoring st...

These Cities Are Under Code Purple, Maroon for Bad Air Quality

Smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has pushed Detroit, Chicago and other cities into the AQI's most severe health-emergency zone.

Code Orange: Wildfire smoke affects air quality in the DC area

The Washington, D.C., area has potentially dangerous air quality Thursday because of wildfire smoke drifting from Canada – and the air quality Friday could be even worse. A Code...

Smoky skies prompt routine changes

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to blanket Kent County on Friday, prompting emergency officials to urge residents to stay indoors and changing routines for people, pets and...

NYC air quality hits ‘very unhealthy' levels as Canadian wildfire smoke thickens over Northeast

New York City air quality hit its worst levels in three years on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires hits its thickest point over the tri-state area. The Air Quality Index...

What NYC Got Right During the Wildfire Smoke Emergency, According to an Expert

Atmospheric chemist V. Faye McNeill explains our new, smoky normal—and how to stay safe.

“Code Purple Air Quality Alert for DC”

From AlertDC: “A Code Purple Air Quality Alert has been issued for DC: WHEN: Friday, July 17 IMPACTS: The current outdoor air quality is unhealthy. Risk of health issues are […]

Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota as wildfires continue

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro area, for Tuesday through Friday, as wildfires in the...

Malaysia declares emergency in Serian as Indonesian wildfire haze reaches hazardous levels

After thick haze from forest and land fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushed air pollution to hazardous levels, Malaysian authorities declared a state of emergency in the Serian di...

Wildfire Smoke Sends More Oregonians To Emergency Rooms

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2026 — Days of poor air quality from thick wildfire smoke are pushing more Oregonians into emergency rooms and urgent care clinics, state health officials say. Re...

DOE raises monitoring and enforcement to highest level after Serian haze emergency declared

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Department of Environment (DOE) will raise air quality monitoring and preparedness to t...

PennDOT urges road crews to take precautions as air quality concerns persist

As air quality concerns continued Friday, PennDOT urged people who have to work outdoors, including road crews, to take steps to protect their health, while the

Government launches air quality alert service

New opt-in alerts to warn people when air pollution is high in their local area

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens

Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak's Serian district after air pollution reaches 'hazardous' levels.

Wildfire smoke brings hazardous air quality in Wisconsin. Here’s how to stay safe

DataWatch: Wisconsin air pollution reaches record highs as wildfire smoke engulfs the state

Air quality advisory issued for Clark County, Southwest Washington

Hot weather, stagnant air and increasing ozone levels in Clark County and across the region Wednesday have prompted the Southwest Clean Air Agency to issue an air quality advisory.