South Dakota air quality alert expanded statewide

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has expanded an air quality alert to include all of South Dakota, where smoke from wildfires in Canada has settled.

The smoke is causing low visibility and increased fine particulate matter pollution to levels that may be a concern to public health.

The smoke caused poor visibility and created unhealthy air conditions for sensitive groups, such as the elderly or children.

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