The Departments of Environment and Energy and Health and Human Services in Nebraska have issued an advisory warning about potential air quality impacts due to prescribed burns in Kansas. Smoke from the burns may affect areas in central and eastern Nebraska, including Beatrice, Bellevue, Columbus, Fairbury, Grand Island, Hastings, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Norfolk, Omaha, and York from April 12 to April 13, 2025. Prescribed burns are essential for managing rangeland resources, controlling invasive species, and reducing the risk of wildfires. Smoke management techniques are crucial to minimize health impacts, especially for sensitive groups such as people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers.
Advisories are issued based on data from the National Weather Service, neighboring states, smoke plume modeling, and air quality monitors. The public is advised to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) in real-time for updates and take necessary precautions to protect their health. For more information on smoke awareness and burn activity, residents can visit the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s website.
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