Ingham County Health Department

Michigan air quality will continue to be impacted by wildfire smoke today. Smokey conditions are expected to persist into the weekend.

Everyone should take precautions to protect your and your family’s health.

Monitor your local air quality at AirNow.gov and follow the guidance for everyone and schools, daycares and outside activities at EH.michigan.gov/WildfireSmoke-Health.

Why does wildfire smoke smell unusual? Wildfire smoke that’s traveled hundreds of miles in the atmosphere won’t smell the same as campfire smoke and there’s science behind why…

Chemical reactions within the smoke take place over time. Sunlight and oxygen change the composition of the smoke, causing the smoke to smell differently.