"Air Quality Warnings Issued as Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Wisconsin and Minnesota"

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for sensitive groups in Milwaukee and several other counties due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory is effective until Tuesday noon. The air quality index in Milwaukee County was 97, indicating moderate air quality. Sensitive groups, such as those with lung disease, are advised to take extra precautions. Wearing N95 masks, staying indoors, and using air conditioning are recommended for protection. Fine particulate matter from the wildfires can cause lung inflammation and pose a risk of strokes and heart attacks. Residents can monitor air quality using the AirNow.gov website.