Yes, You Will See Smoke. Fire Training at Billings Airport Friday
The City of Billings wanted to let residents know of the expected smoke at the airport this Friday, the 17th.
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Burning Eyes? Sore Throat? Air Quality Poor Across Montana Monday
Many counties across Montana are reporting hazardous air quality today. If you're sensitive to smoke, the best bet is to stay indoors with your windows closed.
Forest Fire Smoke is Filling the Air in Billings. Is it Harmful?
With all of the smoke in the air around Montana lately, you may have wondered about the health risks. Here's what the CDC and Montana DEQ say about it.
Montana, Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Smoke Warnings
In Montana, fire officials expressed frustration that about half of the people told to leave 400 homes and two state campgrounds threatened by the fire did not heed the evacuation warning issued over the weekend.
Wildfire From Canada Fill Montana With Smoke
The smoke has drifted into Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington state and Wyoming.
Billings Air Quality Unhealthy
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for the entire state due to wildfire smoke from nearby fires, effective until 9 a.m. today. Air quality is expected to range from moderate to unhealthy with pockets of very unhealthy near active fires...
No Smoke Relief For Western Montana This Week, Smoke Likely Till October
Smoke in western Montana was especially bad this week , and according to DEQ Air Quality Meteorologist Kristen Martin, it’s not likely to get better for many more days
Missoula County Smoke Problem Apparently Unprecedented in U.S. And Canada
No one seems to know how all of this smoke is going to impact public health in Missoula County long term.
Missoula Is Expected To Be Full Of Smoke During The Labor Day Weekend
A lot of folks like to get outside and enjoy the fresh air during Labor Day Weekend, but that will not be the case this year.
Air Quality Improving, But Unhealthy
While reports suggest it has been improving, the air quality in Billings and the surrounding area was deemed “unhealthy for sensitive groups” as of yesterday morning. KTVQ.com reports that the classification is an upgrade from Monday, when the Montana Department of Environmental Quality listed air in the Billings area as “unhealthy...