Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
This statement is updated by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Group. For more information contact DEQ's Coeur d'Alene Regional Office at 208-769-1422.