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Smoke from Canadian wildfires causing air quality concerns in ENC

Map: MC DEQ

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality concerns in North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality said Code Orange conditions are expected for eastern North Carolina, while a Code Red alert has been issued for much of central North Carolina.

A Code Red alert means the air quality is unhealthy for the general public, not just people with known breathing problems.

Air quality problems are expected through the week, with Code Orange conditions on Thursday and Friday.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. She has been involved in the media industry in eastern North Carolina for more than three years. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to ENC to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of toddler and baby cuddling, reading, designing costumes for children’s theater and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.