Canadian wildfire smoke reportedly affecting Lexington air quality

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Canadian wildfire smoke has made its way into Lexington, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Reports from the Herald-Leader say air quality in Lexington was rated at 106 as of 7 a.m. July 20. Air quality ratings between zero and 50 are considered healthy, according to the Herald-Leader.

A 106 rating of air quality is in the category of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says.

The average air quality just six days prior to Sunday was 38, the Herald-Leader reports.