Mon County pools advised to close because of poor air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke enters WV

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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Health officials in Monongalia County are recommending that outdoor pools close and camps and daycare facilities keep children inside while air there remains “very unhealthy” due to wildfire smoke from Canada.

Monongalia County is under an air quality advisory as the air remains at a 244 on the air quality index, according to a news release from the Monongalia County Health Department. The air quality index ranges from 0, which is good, to 300 …

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