Wildfire smoke making Massachusetts skies look hazy. What to know

Have you noticed the sky is looking a little hazy?

Winds are starting to carry wildfire smoke from the west over New England. The smoke is elevated meaning there should be little impact on air quality.

"This smoke is expected to remain aloft with little to no impact on air quality. Hazy skies will likely stick around for much of the week," the National Weather Service Boston Office said in a tweet on Tuesday when the smoke started to drift over the area.

Here's what to know about what's happening.

Where exactly are the wildfires burning?

The Bidwell Park fire of California has been burning since July and has created a great deal of smoke. As of Aug. 13, the Bidwell Park fire in Northern California had burned more than 400,000 acres and destroyed more than 630 structures, according to USA Today.ws.

Oregon also has 34 large fires burning as of last week, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. And five of those wildfires were spread over 100,000 acres each, as of Aug. 7.

Fires in Northwestern Canada are also contributing to the smoke.

How is the air quality in Massachusetts right now?

The air quality in Massachusetts right now is at normal to moderate quality, according to MassAir Online , a branch of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

The smoke is anticipated to stay high in the atmosphere and not impact air quality significantly at this time.

What can you do to help yourself?

Mass.gov states that the following are steps you can take to mitigate any possible effects of wildfire smoke:

• Talk to your doctor about using asthma medications during a wildfire smoke event
• Stay up to date on local air quality information and air quality alerts in your community
• Plan to move outdoor activities indoors during wildfire smoke events
• Close windows and vents in homes and vehicles during wildfire smoke events
• Use high-efficiency (HEPA) air filters in heating and cooling systems
• Learn how to create a clean air room in your home using a box fan
• Have a supply of N95 masks, learn how to use them and practice having your child wear small N95 or surgical masks

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