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Friday, September 5, 2025

Air Quality Advisory and Ban on Open Burning -- Kootenai Reservation

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, issued an air quality advisory for smoke on the Kootenai Reservation due to pollution from wildfire smoke. This advisory is effective immediately and will continue until 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.

The current advisory is due to wildfires in Washington, Idaho and Canada. Smoke from these fires will continue to impact the region with increasing concentrations into Monday.  Intermittent periods of USG and Unhealthy air quality are expected through Sunday. 

EPA requests that residents reduce all additional sources of air pollution as much as possible. Sensitive people should avoid outdoor exercise and minimize exposure to outdoor pollution as much as possible. When pollution levels increase, the EPA recommends that all residents restrict activity. Links to more health information are on the EPA Tribal Smoke Resources website.

    

To check conditions in your area, visit the EPA AirNow website. 

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