...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Ada, Canyon, and Elmore Counties...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE...Ada, Canyon, and Elmore Counties.

* WHEN... UNTIL 3 PM MDT FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550