Air Quality Alert Issued for Niagara County Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Niagara County is under an Air Quality Health Advisory until 11:59pm today as smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires continues to drift into the region.

Officials warn that conditions may pose health risks due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter in the air.

The advisory was issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Department of Health (DOH).

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to exceed 100, signaling air pollution levels that could impact public health, especially for sensitive groups such as children, seniors, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions.

Exposure to fine particulates (PM2.5) may lead to symptoms including coughing, throat irritation, sneezing, shortness of breath, and can exacerbate chronic conditions like asthma or cardiovascular disease.

Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity and take precautions to protect their health.

Air Quality Alert Issued for Niagara County Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke