SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane's air quality has improved from "hazardous" on Monday morning to "unhealthy for some groups" on Tuesday.
The air quality index was reported is sitting close to 130 on Tuesday morning, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency. "Unhealthy for some groups" means the general public is not likely to be affected and sensitive groups might still experience some health effects.
On Monday morning, the air quality index in Spokane was sitting above 300 in the "hazardous" range.
City officials canceled Ultimate Sports Camp, Adventure Camp and Mobile Recreation on Monday, along with outdoor athletic events.
Tuesday's Riverfront Eats was also canceled in anticipation of poor air quality.
City officials said all Riverfront Park attractions closed Monday due to the hazardous air quality, and some garbage and recycling pickup would be delayed until at least Tuesday. Monday's collection area is primarily located in northeast Spokane.
In Coeur d'Alene, the air quality is unhealthy on Tuesday morning, according to EPA website AirNow.
Hazardous conditions moved into our region for the first time on Sunday as wildfires continue to burn in and around the Inland Northwest.
Spokane's air quality did reach moderate levels Saturday but wind caused more smoke from Canadian wildfires to drift towards the Inland Northwest.
When air quality is in the hazardous range, the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency advises everyone, especially older people and those who are sick, to stay indoors, avoid all strenuous activity, close windows and doors, recirculate your air conditioning and use a HEPA air filter if possible.