Air Quality Alert Impacts Burning Permits
Burning Permits will not be activated August 14, 2024 in parts of northeast Minnesota.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for parts of northeast Minnesota from today, August 14, until Thursday at 6 am.
To reduce additional air pollutants, burning permits will not be issued or activated. Campfires are discouraged. Area includes Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties.
For up-to-date information on fire danger and burning restrictions visit www.mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions.
The air quality is expected to reach the orange air quality index. This level is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
For more information on the air quality alert, sensitive groups, and health effects visit the MPCA current air quality webpage.
 Image from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency showing the area with an air quality alert for August 14, 2024..
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