Ohio Issues Statewide Air Quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke

The air quality in northwest Ohio has reached an "unhealthy" level due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, prompting the Ohio EPA to issue a statewide Air Quality Advisory through Wednesday. The air quality is expected to worsen in the coming days, with the potential for "very unhealthy" air on Friday. People may experience health effects during activities, and sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Poor air quality can cause real health concerns, especially with the young, elderly, and those with heart and lung diseases.