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Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Issues Air Quality Advisory

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The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is issuing an air quality advisory until 7:30 am, Thursday, June 8th, 2023, due to the fires burning in Canada which is creating a dense smokey haze over much of the country and New England.

The Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulars within the region which may approach unhealth standards.

The Department of Health and Human Services is advising the public to limit their outdoor exposure, especially for sensitive groups including youth, elderly, individuals with chronic diseases and those with respiratory illness such as asthma.  

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