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Miami-Dade under air quality alert for ‘lingering smoke,' NWS says

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An air quality alert was issued for Miami-Dade County for “lingering smoke trapped close to the ground,” the National Weather Service said. The alert is in effect until 3 p.m. Thursday. Those “unusually sensitive to particle pollution” should consider reducing their activity level or shortening the amount of time outdoors until air quality improves. Two fires were burning recently in western Miami-Dade. The largest is the Radio Tower fire, which had burned 700 acres and was 95% contained as of Wednesday, according to the Florida Forest Service. A smaller fire, the Trail fire, burned about 25 acres at last update early last week. You can monitor the air quality in your area in real-time using the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow webpage. Tips for staying safe amid smoky conditions Reduce how much smoke you inhale by: wearing a mask, such as N95 avoiding strenuous activities such as mowing the lawn or going for a run limiting time outdoors, and take frequent breaks if you must ke