Middlesex County, NJ

07/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2026 10:08

Safety Advisory on Air Quality Issues and Wildfire Smoke

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Division of Environmental Health is actively working with state and local partners to monitor the current poor air quality and smoke in the area resulting from the wildfires in Canada.

Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but some residents are at higher risk. People most at risk include:

Residents are encouraged to read more about safety precautions on the CDC website, linked above.

To prevent wildfire smoke from impacting you and your loved ones during this time, limit outdoor activities and plan to stay indoors.

Residents can check their local air quality any time at airnow.gov.

For more information, please contact the Middlesex County Environmental Health Division at 732-745-8480 during normal business hours, 8:30 am-4:15 pm.

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