Wichita area's air quality was declared 'unhealthy' due to smoke from western wild fires. The smoke has created a haze over part of the state. The poor air quality Monday morning prompted officials to declare an air quality advisory for the area.
The City of Wichita says the air quality index was 154 as of 8:30 a.m. Monday. That number is in the red zone, meaning unhealthy.
The health department is advising residents, especially those in sensitive groups – individuals with lung disease, older adults, and children – to follow EPA guidance associated with poor air quality conditions:
Choose walking, instead of running in order to lower your breathing. Shorten your outdoor activities. Or, wait to go outdoors until the air quality has improved.
