Danbury Issues Air Quality Advisory

DANBURY, CT — As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the Northeast region, the city of Danbury has issued an advisory on the poor air quality conditions in the area.

Those with underlying medical conditions, children, and the elderly are considered sensitive populations and are most at risk for experiencing symptoms from elevated air pollution, and they should remain indoors, the advisory said.

Even healthy adults should minimize their exposure outside.

"The health effects for some people may include chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, eye irritation, chest pain, dizziness or lightheadedness, and other symptoms," said Connecticut Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani in a news release. "We recommend that you avoid any outdoor exercise today if you have an underlying health condition. Be sure to have your medications readily available and seek medical attention if these issues worsen."

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT-DEEP) monitors the state’s air quality and posts air quality forecasts each day on the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Residents can subscribe to the Air Quality Index here.