Be aware of health risks due to wildfire smoke in Lake Country

Be aware of health risks due to wildfire smoke in Lake Country

Wildfire smoke in Lake Country has spiked, leading Lake Country Health to send an alert to residents. ​Lake Country Health posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon, warning residents and visitors about current Air Quality Health Index in the District of Lake Country and is considered to be a health risk. According to Lake Country Health, health effects of wildfire smoke include: • Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat; • Coughing, wheezing, s…