Rutherford County - Code Orange Air Quality

Due to multiple wildfires in the area, the North Carolina Division of Air Quality has issued a "Code Red" (UNHEALTHY) alert for Polk County and a "Code Orange" (UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS) for Rutherford County.

From the NC Forest Service: 

Due to multiple wildfires in the area, the North Carolina Division of Air Quality has issued a "Code Red" (UNHEALTHY) alert for Polk County and a "Code Orange" (UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS) for Rutherford County. 

Code Red means prolonged exposure to the air may be unhealthy for anyone. All residents should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. Anyone sensitive to air pollution, including children, older adults and people with asthma, should avoid outdoor exertion.

Children, older adults and people with asthma should limit prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors during Code Orange conditions.

Smoke can be harmful to your health. Check with your doctor if there are any health concerns and monitor your local air quality conditions using the Fire and Smoke Map available here: https://fire.airnow.gov/.