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Lexington Air Quality Hit by Canadian Wildfires | Lexington News
Lexington, Kentucky, hit dangerous air quality levels of 106 due to smoke from massive Canadian wildfires—over 1.7 million acres burned in Ontario alone, forcing evacuations and sparking more than 3,800 fires. PM2.5 particles, smaller than a human hair, traveled thousands of miles, pushing Lexington into an orange zone warning. Vulnerable groups—kids, elders, and those with heart or lung conditions—were urged to stay indoors. The AQI jumped from 38 the prior week to 61 by Sunday, then spiked to orange around 2 AM Tuesday, showing how wildfires’ impact stretches far beyond their origin. Listen…
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