Air Quality Alert Impacts Burning Permits
Burning Permits will not be activated August 16-19, 2024 in the northern half of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has updated the air quality alert to include the northern half of Minnesota beginning August 16 at 6 p.m. until August 19 at noon.
To reduce additional air pollutants, burning permits will not be issued or activated. Campfires are discouraged.
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, a level 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 alertAugust 16-19, 2024..
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