Smoke Alert Extended Through Wednesday | Columbus News

Smoke from wildfires in Wisconsin and Canada is blanketing central Ohio, triggering an extended air quality alert through Wednesday for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, and Licking counties. High temps and light winds are mixing smoke with ground-level ozone, creating dangerous air for kids, seniors, and those with asthma or COPD. Officials urge carpooling, biking, or using public transit, and advise filling gas tanks after 8 PM and avoiding lawn mowers or gas-powered tools. The AQI is forecasted at 108 — unhealthy for sensitive groups — so limit outdoor time and keep windows closed. If you must be outside, use air purifiers or AC recirculation, and avoid gas cooking or heavy cleaning indoors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c1cbf4fca52e5ed