Canadian wildfires impact Michigan air quality, sensitive groups advised to limit outdoor activities

MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Weather Service says air quality will be significantly reduced for all of Michigan Tuesday due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Wildfire smoke originating from Quebec and Ontario, Canada will continue to move across northern Michigan, according to the weather service, causing reduced visibilities and, at times, a strong campfire smell can be expected.

The air quality index is expected to range from the unhealthy for sensitive groups level with some hourly concentrations reaching the unhealthy level.

It is recommended that sensitive groups such as people with lung disease, heart disease, children and older adults should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.