IDEM issues Air Action Day for SE Indiana

(Southeastern IN) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has declared an Air Action Day until 11:59 pm Thursday.

The Air Action Day is in effect for Ripley, Decatur, Franklin, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland counties.

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to move slowly through Indiana.

As a result, particulates are expected to stay in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range.

Active children and adults and those with respiratory issues should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

Additional information can be found on IDEM’s Smog Page at apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch.