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Providing the public national air quality info. and real-time AQI conditions for over 400 cities across the US. Neither RTs nor @mentions imply endorsement

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If you’re impacted by the #EatonFire or #PacificPalisadesFire, be sure to first follow the instructions of local emergency management officials – stay tuned to local news in case you are asked to evacuate. 🧵
"Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service." A hand holding a smartphone using the AirNow app with the Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. EPA logo and U.S. Forest Service logo.

ALT "Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service." A hand holding a smartphone using the AirNow app with the Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. EPA logo and U.S. Forest Service logo.

Chequee los incendios y el humo cerca de usted usando el Mapa de Incendios y Humo de AirNow. Una asociación entre AirNow y el Servicio Forestal de EE. UU.” Una mano sosteniendo un teléfono inteligente utilizando la aplicación de AirNow con el Mapa de Incendios y Humo en la pantalla. El logotipo de la EPA y el logotipo del Servicio Forestal de EE. UU.

ALT Chequee los incendios y el humo cerca de usted usando el Mapa de Incendios y Humo de AirNow. Una asociación entre AirNow y el Servicio Forestal de EE. UU.” Una mano sosteniendo un teléfono inteligente utilizando la aplicación de AirNow con el Mapa de Incendios y Humo en la pantalla. El logotipo de la EPA y el logotipo del Servicio Forestal de EE. UU.

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This #MonitoringMonday, discover the vital role EPA’s air quality experts play in wildfire response! Last month, @EPA Region 9 and @forestservice deployed to Arizona, where EPA air expert Stella Cook took swift action responding to the Indian Creek and Bronco Wildfires impacting White Mountain Apache and San Carlos Apache Tribal lands. 🌳🏞️ When wildfires spark, air experts like Stella are on the front lines providing essential smoke forecasts, air quality monitoring, and community engagement. Their mission? To protect the health and safety of communities and firefighters from smoke exposure.👨‍🚒 Want to dive deeper into this role and get tips for protecting your home from wildfire smoke? Visit: wildlandfiresmoke.net/home airnow.gov/wildfires/be-smok…
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💨 Wildfire smoke can build in valleys near a fire and send plumes into the sky that can travel thousands of miles, negatively impacting communities near and far. Are you and your community #SmokeReady? @AIRNow airnow.gov/wildfires/be-smok…
Infographic showing a wildfire burning among pine trees with smoke billowing into the sky and firefighters working on the fire line. "Be safe. Be smoke ready. Wildfire is a natural part of this landscape. Protect yourself and your family by becoming smoke-adapted before wildfires and smoke arrive this summer." DIY guides and resources. www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires. USDA and USFS logos.

ALT Infographic showing a wildfire burning among pine trees with smoke billowing into the sky and firefighters working on the fire line. "Be safe. Be smoke ready. Wildfire is a natural part of this landscape. Protect yourself and your family by becoming smoke-adapted before wildfires and smoke arrive this summer." DIY guides and resources. www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires. USDA and USFS logos.

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Notice changes in your breathing or haze in the sky? Wildfire smoke can significantly affect air quality, visibility, and cause a range of negative health effects – as we know all too well from this past summer in the Midwest! Bringing together meteorological computer models, real-time air quality data and local weather conditions, scientists can predict future air pollution levels. This #MonitoringMonday, we’re showcasing our expert EPA meteorologists who work closely with partners like @forestservice and @IDEMNews to share timely, critical air quality information with Great Lakes communities. @AIRNow #AirNow
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#DYK research shows that expanding the “burn window” into late summer and early fall can better manage invasive species AND reduce the impact of smoke emissions on public health? Studies from Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University show that burns during the growing season (late August and early September) can reduce the concentration and impact of the smoke on downwind communities. To stay updated on smoke impacts from these late season burns, check the @AIRNow #FireAndSmokeMap, created in partnership with the @forestservice.
A photo of a smoldering field that was burned as part of a controlled fire.

ALT A photo of a smoldering field that was burned as part of a controlled fire.

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Looking for real-time air quality information on your phone? Download the free (and ad-free!) @AIRNow app to see #AirQuality conditions in your area. airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app…
Instructions for downloading the airnow app on your mobile device. Smartphone icon: "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download. Fire icon: "click the smoke icon on the bottom right of the app." Smartphone and magnifying glass icon: "zoom in or search for your city or zip code for smoke and fire information near you." Globe icon: "click or tap the globe icon in the top bar to select español". AirNow logo. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program logo.

ALT Instructions for downloading the airnow app on your mobile device. Smartphone icon: "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download. Fire icon: "click the smoke icon on the bottom right of the app." Smartphone and magnifying glass icon: "zoom in or search for your city or zip code for smoke and fire information near you." Globe icon: "click or tap the globe icon in the top bar to select español". AirNow logo. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program logo.

a person holding their phone and looking at current air quality in Durham, NC

ALT a person holding their phone and looking at current air quality in Durham, NC

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"How do I know what actions to take if there is #WildfireSmoke in my area?" @AirNow has the Fire and Smoke Map for you! 🧵
A screen shot of a topographical map overlaid with a blue and white text box that displays air quality conditions, with a green color bar showing good air quality conditions.

ALT A screen shot of a topographical map overlaid with a blue and white text box that displays air quality conditions, with a green color bar showing good air quality conditions.

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How do you know what actions to take if there is #WildfireSmoke in your area? Check out @AIRNow's Fire and Smoke Map! fire.airnow.gov/
Image of AirNow Fire and Smoke Map with local conditions in Yakima, Washington. The AQI is good (Code Green). Three icons on the inset display the AQI dial, trends, and actions you can take to reduce exposure.

ALT Image of AirNow Fire and Smoke Map with local conditions in Yakima, Washington. The AQI is good (Code Green). Three icons on the inset display the AQI dial, trends, and actions you can take to reduce exposure.

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📍 #WildfireSmoke from the numerous wildfires in Alaska continue to impact air quality and the U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program has issued a smoke outlook. Click anywhere within the blue box on the map to learn more: outlooks.airfire.org/outlook… 🧵
A screenshot of a smoke outlook in Alaska on AirNow's Fire and Smoke Map at approximately noon EST on June 27, 2025. The blue box is the smoke outlook and within its bounds, monitors display codes green and yellow.

ALT A screenshot of a smoke outlook in Alaska on AirNow's Fire and Smoke Map at approximately noon EST on June 27, 2025. The blue box is the smoke outlook and within its bounds, monitors display codes green and yellow.

"Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service." A person uses the Fire and Smoke Map in the AirNow app. EPA and U.S. Forest Service logos.

ALT "Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service." A person uses the Fire and Smoke Map in the AirNow app. EPA and U.S. Forest Service logos.

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🔥 Smoke levels can change rapidly during the day, so check the #AirNowFireAndSmokeMap, created in partnership with the @forestservice, to track your air quality and learn steps to take to protect your health.
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💨 Go to fire.airnow.gov/ or our free #AirNow app, and search your location, then click a colored circle on the map to learn more.

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

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📍#WildfireSmoke from the Trout Fire in New Mexico continues to impact air quality. The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program has issued a smoke outlook. Click anywhere within the blue box on the map to learn more: outlooks.airfire.org/outlook…
Alt Text: Check Smoke and Wildfires Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A Hand holding a smartphone using the AirNow app with the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. Smartphone with a finger icon. "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download." Smartphone icon with magnifying glass "Click the smoke icon on the bottom right to access the Fire and Smoke Map" Globe icon "Click or tap the globe icon in the map to select Español". EPA and U.S. Forest Service logo in the bottom right.

ALT Alt Text: Check Smoke and Wildfires Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A Hand holding a smartphone using the AirNow app with the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. Smartphone with a finger icon. "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download." Smartphone icon with magnifying glass "Click the smoke icon on the bottom right to access the Fire and Smoke Map" Globe icon "Click or tap the globe icon in the map to select Español". EPA and U.S. Forest Service logo in the bottom right.

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🔥#WildfireSmoke puts children at higher risk as their lungs are still developing. Protect your family during a wildfire: ✅ Stay inside if it looks or smells smoky ✅ Limit time outdoors ✅ Use a portable air cleaner ✅ Check air quality at airnow.gov Stay safe and help others stay informed.
How to protect yourself & family during a wildfire.

ALT How to protect yourself & family during a wildfire.

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📍 #WildfireSmoke from Canada continues to impact Montana, North Dakota, and the upper Midwest today.🧵
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at 8:45 a.m. EST on June 11, 2025. Code Purples and Red in Montana and North Dakota, surrounded by code oranges and yellows in the upper Midwest and northern great plains.

ALT AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at 8:45 a.m. EST on June 11, 2025. Code Purples and Red in Montana and North Dakota, surrounded by code oranges and yellows in the upper Midwest and northern great plains.

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🔥 Smoke levels can change rapidly during the day, so check the #AirNowFireAndSmokeMap, created in partnership with the @forestservice, to track your air quality and learn steps to take to protect your health.
"Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service." A hand holds a smartphone using the AirNow app with the Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. EPA logo and U.S. Forest Service logo.

ALT "Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service." A hand holds a smartphone using the AirNow app with the Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. EPA logo and U.S. Forest Service logo.

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💨 Go to fire.airnow.gov or our free #AirNow app, and search your location, then click a colored circle on the map to learn more.

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

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Check your air quality! Checking the Air Quality Index on local weather reports or at epa.gov/airnow & limiting time outside when air quality is poor can protect sensitive groups from respiratory symptoms. #AirQuality #AQI
Air Quality Index Graphic with AirNow logo in the top right. "What do the Air Quality Index Colors Mean?" Table of AQI colors and health language, going from Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, and Maroon. "Good: Good time to go outdoors." "Moderate: Unusually sensitive people go indoors if you have symptoms." "Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups: Sensitive groups reduce outdoor activity; go indoors if you have symptoms." "Unhealthy: Everyone reduce outdoor activity; go indoors if you have symptoms." "Very Unhealthy: Everyone avoid outdoor activity" "Hazardous, Stay Indoors."

ALT Air Quality Index Graphic with AirNow logo in the top right. "What do the Air Quality Index Colors Mean?" Table of AQI colors and health language, going from Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, and Maroon. "Good: Good time to go outdoors." "Moderate: Unusually sensitive people go indoors if you have symptoms." "Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups: Sensitive groups reduce outdoor activity; go indoors if you have symptoms." "Unhealthy: Everyone reduce outdoor activity; go indoors if you have symptoms." "Very Unhealthy: Everyone avoid outdoor activity" "Hazardous, Stay Indoors."

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Looking for real-time air quality information on your phone? Download the free (and ad-free!) AirNow app to see air quality conditions in your area. airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app…
A person checking the current air quality in Durham, NC on the AirNow app.

ALT A person checking the current air quality in Durham, NC on the AirNow app.

Instructions for downloading the AirNow app on your mobile device. Smartphone icon: "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download. Fire icon: "click the smoke icon on the bottom right of the app." Smartphone and magnifying glass icon: "zoom in or search for your city or ZIP code for smoke and fire information near you." Globe icon: "click or tap the globe icon in the top bar to select español." AirNow logo. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program logo.

ALT Instructions for downloading the AirNow app on your mobile device. Smartphone icon: "Head to your phone's app store and search AirNow to download. Fire icon: "click the smoke icon on the bottom right of the app." Smartphone and magnifying glass icon: "zoom in or search for your city or ZIP code for smoke and fire information near you." Globe icon: "click or tap the globe icon in the top bar to select español." AirNow logo. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program logo.

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Everyone can reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke. ✅Check your air quality at fire.airnow.gov. Wildfire smoke levels can change rapidly during the day, so check often. ✅Enter your ZIP code to see conditions in your area and steps to protect yourself & loved ones. 🧵
"Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service" A hand holding a smartphone using the AirNow app with the Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. EPA logo and U.S. Forest Service logo.

ALT "Track Wildfires and Smoke Near You Using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. A partnership program between the AirNow program and the U.S. Forest Service" A hand holding a smartphone using the AirNow app with the Fire and Smoke Map on the screen. EPA logo and U.S. Forest Service logo.

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✅Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. ✅It’s OK to be active outdoors when the AQI is Code Orange but take more breaks. ✅Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. If you experience symptoms, go indoors.
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Learn more about who is at a higher risk from wildfire smoke at: airnow.gov/publications/wild…
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