Idaho Department of Environmental Quality • August 18, 2015 • For Immediate Release
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Air Quality Advisory– Stage 1 Air Pollution Forecast and Caution for Southwest Idaho
Time / Date:
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3:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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Location:
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Southwest Idaho including: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Washington County, Idaho
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Action:
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Stage 1 Air Quality Advisory – Mandatory Burn Ban
All open burning, including all forms of recreational fires, charcoal BBQ grills and campfires, is prohibited by Idaho State Air Quality Rules (IDAPA 58.01.01.550). Propane grills are allowable.
Due to increased smoke impacts and elevated pollutant levels (fine particulate matter), DEQ is issuing the Stage 1 Air Pollution Forecast and Caution
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Cause of Air Pollution:
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Smoke impacts from multiple wildfires located in Idaho and Central Oregon.
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AQI and AQI Category:
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Current: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Tomorrow’s Forecast : Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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Pollutant (s):
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PM2.5 fine particulates
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Restrictions in Effect Until:
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3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 19, 2015
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Next Update:
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3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 19, 2015
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Contact:
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DEQ Boise Regional Office (208) 373-0550
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