Alert: Summit County air quality hits RED zone, limit time outdoors

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SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County Health has issued a warning that air quality across Summit County is in the red zone on the Air Quality Index due to smoke drifting in from out-of-state fires. They advise all residents to avoid or limit outdoor activities until mid-morning Thursday.

Park City School District has relocated or postponed after school activities.

 

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The US EPA PM2.5 AQI at time of reporting is at 158 placing the air quality in the red or unhealthy zone.

View real-time air quality readings at https://www.summitcountyhealth.org/services/environmentalhealth/outdoor-air-quality

Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Move activities indoors or reschedule to a time when the air quality is better.

Everyone else: Reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Take more breaks during all outdoor activities.