Minnesota forest fire could affect our air |
Minnesota forest fire could affect our air |
Sep 13 2011, 02:24 PM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,413 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
I'm downtown Chicago and it is really hazy. That's only 30 miles by air to City.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/b...0,1457256.story QUOTE Smoke from a forest fire in northeastern Minnesota carried south by wind is apparently entering Illinois, filling the sky over parts of northeastern Illinois with a gray, smoggy haze. "The whole sky is kind of a film of clouds over it," said Lake Villa resident Marie Braden, 49. "I had my windows open earlier, but had to close my windows. I just can't breath with this." The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for several counties in southern and southeastern Wisconsin, advising residents of those areas to expect hazy skies and "a distinct burning odor." The smoke originated from a wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Fall Lake, Minn., according to the agency. Dubbed the Pagami Creek Fire, the blaze started on Aug. 18 and now covers 11,000 acres, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. National Weather Service meteorologist Samuel Shea said the haze could be seen on satellite imagery, moving across southeastern Wisconsin. By early afternoon the smoke had apparently reached Schaumburg, where the village hall, fire department and the village's 311 center have been "inundated with calls," said Fire Chief David Schumann. The Libertyville Fire Department issuing a reverse 911 call to residents to explain the burning odor and haze. “You can smell it and it’s just a haze in the sky. It’s obvious there’s some kind of smoke or fog. It’s completely blocking out what would be a pretty clear sky,” said Fire Chief Rich Carani. Officials in Elgin also warned residents to expect hazy skies and a burning odor. “There is no cause for alarm since the fire is more than 400 miles northwest of Illinois,” Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy said in a statement. “People with respiratory problems should take precautions and remain inside as the smoke moves through our area.” In Crystal Lake, the fire department responded to several calls this today. "Most reports coming in now are from residents who do not believe it’s coming from a fire in Minnesota," said Crystal Lake Deputy Fire Chief Paul DeRaedt. "Right now, it’s just a light haze with a burning wood odor. We are trying to inform the public to stay indoors if they have any type of respiratory problems much the same way as when the National Weather Service issues air quality alert days." Shea, the meteorologist, said it was hard to say how long the smoke would hang around, though a cold front moving in tonight and tomorrow may help clear the air. Tribune reporters Lawerence Synett and Kate Thayer and freelance reporter Ruth Fuller contributed. |
Sep 13 2011, 02:45 PM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,413 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
From WSBT-TV
**FOR EXTREME NORTHWEST INDIANA** A large wildfire burning in portions of Minnesota is spreading smoke and haze into portions of Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Some areas can expect this smoke and haze as well as a distinct burning smell through the evening and overnight periods. Some places may even encounter enough smoke to have difficulty breathing. Please take precautions if you encounter smoke in your area. |
Sep 13 2011, 03:42 PM
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Kind of reminds me of the Great Western Fires of 88. Was able to SEE and SMELL those fires here as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_fires_of_1988 |
Sep 13 2011, 04:52 PM
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Enjoy the Chicago sunset.....that is if you can see it. http://media.myfoxchicago.com/fox/webcam4.html |
Sep 13 2011, 07:27 PM
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When I lived in Casper WY, we had a fire on Casper Mountain. 12,000 acres burned for days. It was pretty scary. Everything smelled like woodsmoke for weeks. The sky was yellow. You couldn't get away from it. And to sit in your yard at night and watch the mountain burn.......I never want to experience that again.
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Sep 13 2011, 07:27 PM
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Smoke from a forest fire in northeastern Minnesota carried south by wind is apparently entering Illinois, filling the sky over parts of northeastern Illinois with a gray, smoggy haze.
Is this even possible? I used to have trouble with the smoke from the South Shore trains but this one takes it. |
Sep 13 2011, 08:20 PM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,413 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
Smoke from a forest fire in northeastern Minnesota carried south by wind is apparently entering Illinois, filling the sky over parts of northeastern Illinois with a gray, smoggy haze. Is this even possible? I used to have trouble with the smoke from the South Shore trains but this one takes it. When I left downtown Chicago you could definitely smell it. |
Sep 14 2011, 11:54 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,413 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinoi...0989ae45a0.html
QUOTE Smoke drifting into northern Illinois from Minnesota wildfires prompted officials to declare an air pollution action day Wednesday for a host of Illinois counties, including Cook and Will. Rob Elstro, spokesman for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, said as of late Wednesday morning, forecast models did not appear a similiar action would be necessary in Northwest Indiana. Northern Illinois is experiencing elevated levels of fine particulate matter from smoke caused by wildfires in Minnesota. High levels of fine particulates can pose a health risk to sensitive populations including individuals with respiratory disorders, active children and adults. Read more: http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinoi...l#ixzz1Xx06D0oM |
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