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Wildfire smoke in Montana triggers health warnings -
| Great Falls, Montana
Wildfire smoke in Montana triggers health warnings -
| Great Falls, Montana
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Slideshow: Wildfires Reduce Air Quality and Visibility in Montana
Montana Air Quality Levels as of 7 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2015
Thick smoke has filled the air across parts of Montana, reducing the air quality and visibility in many areas.The Montana Department of Environmental Quality first issued an Air Quality Alert on&Wednesday for areas along Interstate 15.On Thursday,&the alert was extended until 9 a.m. on&F the alert may be extended throughout the day.As of 7 a.m. on Friday, the air quality was rated as &unhealthy& in several large Montana communities, including Great Falls, Helena, Missoula, Butte, and even as far east as Billings. The air quality was rated as &very unhealthy& in some areas, including Lewistown, Bozeman, and Hamilton.STORMTracker meteorologist Ryan Rose says&air particulate levels&are now exceeding national standards, prompting the issuance of the alert.&Dozens of wildfires burning in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon are producing smoke, which has arrived in Montana on strong westerly winds,& says Rose.Young children, the elderly, and people&who suffer from respiratory illnesses are advised to remain indoors until the air clears, or limit their time outdoors if they must go out.Rose says the smoke should thin out on Friday afternoon as a cold front moves through the state.On Friday afternoon, the increased winds associated with a cold front&may help improve air quality in some locations, while ushering in more smoke in others.&The DEQ provides this information about health affects of the smoky conditions:(Purple) When air quality is rated as &very unhealthy,&&health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid
everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion.&(Red) When air quality is rated as &unhealthy,&&health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoi everyone else should limit prolonged exertion.(Orange) When air quality is rated as &unhealthy for sensitive groups,& health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.&for more information at the DEQ website.
The Mehmke Steam Tractor Museum east of Great Falls is hosting "Antique Prairie Gas Tractor Start Up Day" this weekend.A local third generation museum is opening it's doors once again.The collection features 55 tractors,&both gas and steam, in&addition to Model T cars, carriages, and other historical finds.Sidney murder suspect Raymond Hansen (Richland County jail booking photo)Raymond Hansen was arrested Wednesday for the death of 63-year-old Terry Klein Raymond Hansen was arrested Wednesday for the death of 63-year-old Terry KleinThe body found last week has now&been positively identified as Adam Petzack of Great Falls.The body found last week has now&been positively identified as Adam Petzack of Great Falls.CDC PhotoAbout 4 out of 5 people infected will experience no symptoms and develop immunity.&About 4 out of 5 people infected will experience no symptoms and develop immunity.&Crimestoppers Most Wanted - August 2016Great Falls/Cascade County Crimestoppers has&released the August 2016 &Most Wanted& list. Great Falls/Cascade County Crimestoppers has&released the August 2016 &Most Wanted& list.

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