Air quality was low in the area as smoke from surrounding wildfires settled in the Mission Valley earlier this week. (Ashley Fox/Lake County Leader)
September 7, 2017
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September 7, 2017 3:32 p.m.
Fire activity brings unhealthy air conditions
Increased fire activity in northwest Montana, coupled with unfavorable weather conditions, have left the Mission Valley and much of the region with terrible air quality over the past few days. With weather conditions not expected to improve, the smokey conditions could stay around for some time.