Air Quality Alert for Kiryas Yoel

By Y.M. Lowy

An air quality alert has been issued for the Kiryas Yoel area due to the massive Jones Road Wildfire burning in New Jersey. The fire has burned over 15,100 acres and keeps growing.

Winds are expected to pick up tonight and into Friday morning, which could bring more smoke and cause a rise in poor air quality.

Right now, the air quality is not severe, which means most people can go about their day. However, people with breathing problems, young children, and older adults should stay indoors as much as possible and keep windows closed.